Will there be just one shift for Lordstown’s GM complex?

Friday brought another day of rumors and reports about additional layoffs at General Motors Lordstown Complex.

The company reportedly plans to go from two shifts to one at its assembly plant, effective in April.

Ben Strickland, United Autoworkers Local 1112 shop chairman, confirmed that GM wants to eliminate a shift, but if, how and when it would be accomplished is still up in the air. Local 1112 represents hourly workers at the assembly plant.

“We were in discussions with management Friday and more meetings are planned for Monday,” Strickland said today.

“There is nothing confirmed. We are still miles apart on how we’re going to do it, although any layoffs would be done according to seniority.”

A lot of the rumors and media reports being put out may end up not being true, he said.

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