Lordstown changes

Lordstown changes

Ups and downs

Recent news at General Motors’ Lordstown complex:

Aug. 3, 2008: GM adds 1,400 workers to create a third shift and replace 550 workers who left with early retirement offers.

Oct. 9, 2008: GM announces overtime on most Saturdays for the rest of the year in order to boost production of Chevrolet Cobalts.

Oct. 23, 2008: GM cancels Saturday overtime and unscheduled overtime.

Nov. 7, 2008: GM announces 1,100 layoffs as it slows the speed of the assembly line.

Dec. 5, 2008: GM announces 900 layoffs and the elimination of the midnight shift.

Jan. 26, 2009: GM announces 800 layoffs and the elimination of the afternoon shift.

Source: Vindicator files