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These three GM Lordstown workers left the plant together at the end of their final shift Wednesday. They are, from left, Brenda Grooms and sisters Lisa Hines and Marcie Natal. "We're down but don't count us out," Grooms said of her mood about the loss of her job.

These three GM Lordstown workers left the plant together at the end of their final shift Wednesday. They are, from left, Brenda Grooms and sisters Lisa Hines and Marcie Natal. "We're down but don't count us out," Grooms said of her mood about the loss of her job.


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Doug Grant of Warren wore this t-shirt to work on his final day Wednesday that suggested that GM is greedy. He said the company confiscated the sign he brought with him. As for his future work, "I don't know what I will do, probably reinvent myself," he said.

Doug Grant of Warren wore this t-shirt to work on his final day Wednesday that suggested that GM is greedy. He said the company confiscated the sign he brought with him. As for his future work, "I don't know what I will do, probably reinvent myself," he said.


William D. Lewis the vindictor  Jim Berry of LakeMilton a 19 year employee  GM Lordstown complex hjolds a sign 3-6-19.

William D. Lewis the vindictor Jim Berry of LakeMilton a 19 year employee GM Lordstown complex hjolds a sign 3-6-19.


 ROBERT K.YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..GM Lordstown finished the last Cruze at the plant Wed Afternoon. Putting thousands out of work ..a Lordstown City sign .. at the exit of the plant

ROBERT K.YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..GM Lordstown finished the last Cruze at the plant Wed Afternoon. Putting thousands out of work ..a Lordstown City sign .. at the exit of the plant


 ROBERT K.YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..GM Lordstown finished the last Cruze at the plant Wed Afternoon. Putting thousands out of work ..A load of Cruze's  are checked before heading out of the  plant

ROBERT K.YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..GM Lordstown finished the last Cruze at the plant Wed Afternoon. Putting thousands out of work ..A load of Cruze's are checked before heading out of the plant


William D. Lewis The Vindicator   Workers and supporters block the road for a moment outside the GM plant 3-6-19

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Workers and supporters block the road for a moment outside the GM plant 3-6-19


William D. Lewis the vindictor   Greg Hicks, Warren Law Ditecotr holds a sign as he drives by the GM plant 3-6-19.

William D. Lewis the vindictor Greg Hicks, Warren Law Ditecotr holds a sign as he drives by the GM plant 3-6-19.


William D. Lewis The Vindicator Mark Franko of Cortland anda 28 year employee ofGM Lordstown holds  flg outside the plant 3-6-19 after  the last Cruze rolled off the line.

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Mark Franko of Cortland anda 28 year employee ofGM Lordstown holds flg outside the plant 3-6-19 after the last Cruze rolled off the line.


William D. Lewis the Vindicator  Dave Green UAW 1112 pres during rally out side the plant 3-6-19.

William D. Lewis the Vindicator Dave Green UAW 1112 pres during rally out side the plant 3-6-19.


William D. Lewis the vindictor  John Davies an 11 year Lordstown GM worker folds posters of cars produced at the plant. The UAW will distribute the posters during St PAt's parade.

William D. Lewis the vindictor John Davies an 11 year Lordstown GM worker folds posters of cars produced at the plant. The UAW will distribute the posters during St PAt's parade.


William D. Lewis The Vindicator   Werner Lange during rally 3-6-19 outside GM Lordsotwn plant.

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Werner Lange during rally 3-6-19 outside GM Lordsotwn plant.


 ROBERT K.YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..GM Lordstown finished the last Cruze at the plant Wed Afternoon. Putting thousands out of work ..some workers left their work shoes on the curb as they exited the plant

ROBERT K.YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..GM Lordstown finished the last Cruze at the plant Wed Afternoon. Putting thousands out of work ..some workers left their work shoes on the curb as they exited the plant


William D. Lewis the vindictor   A truck hauling Cruzespreparpes to leave the GM Lordsotwn complex 3-6-19.

William D. Lewis the vindictor A truck hauling Cruzespreparpes to leave the GM Lordsotwn complex 3-6-19.


William D. Lewis The Vindicator Mark Franko of Cortland anda 28 year employee ofGM Lordstown holds  flg outside the plant 3-6-19 after  the last Cruze rolled off the line.

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Mark Franko of Cortland anda 28 year employee ofGM Lordstown holds flg outside the plant 3-6-19 after the last Cruze rolled off the line.


 ROBERT K.YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..GM Lordstown finished the last Cruze at the plant Wed Afternoon. Putting thousands out of work ..the last Cruzes go by the CRUZE...

ROBERT K.YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..GM Lordstown finished the last Cruze at the plant Wed Afternoon. Putting thousands out of work ..the last Cruzes go by the CRUZE...


 ROBERT K.YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..GM Lordstown finished the last Cruze at the plant Wed Afternoon. Putting thousands out of work ..Workers finished for ever leave the plant

ROBERT K.YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..GM Lordstown finished the last Cruze at the plant Wed Afternoon. Putting thousands out of work ..Workers finished for ever leave the plant


William D. Lewis the vindictor   A truck hauling Cruzespreparpes to leave the GM Lordsotwn complex 3-6-19.

William D. Lewis the vindictor A truck hauling Cruzespreparpes to leave the GM Lordsotwn complex 3-6-19.


William D. Lewis the vindictor   Heidi Garren,right and a 24 year gm lordstown employee of Jefferson County  is comforted by fellow workers during a rally 3-6-19 outside the plant.

William D. Lewis the vindictor Heidi Garren,right and a 24 year gm lordstown employee of Jefferson County is comforted by fellow workers during a rally 3-6-19 outside the plant.


 ROBERT K.YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..GM Lordstown finished the last Cruze at the plant Wed Afternoon. Putting thousands out of work ..some workers left their work shoes on the curb as they exited the plant - one of the last gm workers leaves the plant

ROBERT K.YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..GM Lordstown finished the last Cruze at the plant Wed Afternoon. Putting thousands out of work ..some workers left their work shoes on the curb as they exited the plant - one of the last gm workers leaves the plant


 ROBERT K.YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..GM Lordstown finished the last Cruze at the plant Wed Afternoon. Putting thousands out of work ..workers protested and  block Bailey road with signs and flags

ROBERT K.YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..GM Lordstown finished the last Cruze at the plant Wed Afternoon. Putting thousands out of work ..workers protested and block Bailey road with signs and flags


The final Chevy Cruze rolled off the GM Lordstown production line at about 2:30 p.m. today, according to a statement from the Drive It Home campaign.

The final Chevy Cruze rolled off the GM Lordstown production line at about 2:30 p.m. today, according to a statement from the Drive It Home campaign.


Lordstown Mayor Arno Hill, right, talks with a patron and an employee at Nese's Diner about the pending closure of the General Motors Assembly Plant after the last Chevrolet Cruze rolls of the line.

Lordstown Mayor Arno Hill, right, talks with a patron and an employee at Nese's Diner about the pending closure of the General Motors Assembly Plant after the last Chevrolet Cruze rolls of the line.


Empty parking lot after the final Cruze rolled off the assembly line.

Empty parking lot after the final Cruze rolled off the assembly line.


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Jason Markovich, who’s worked at #GMLordstown since 1999, shows a photo of himself working on the plant’s last Chevy Cruze, which is expected to roll off the assembly line today. @vindicator

Jason Markovich, who’s worked at #GMLordstown since 1999, shows a photo of himself working on the plant’s last Chevy Cruze, which is expected to roll off the assembly line today. @vindicator


UAW Local 1112 Prez. Dave Green arrives at a vigil outside of the #GM #Lordstown Assembly Plant.

UAW Local 1112 Prez. Dave Green arrives at a vigil outside of the #GM #Lordstown Assembly Plant.


Left to right, Tommie Harris and simeon Felder, both of Youngstown, two GM workers leaving after their final day of working on the Cruze.

Left to right, Tommie Harris and simeon Felder, both of Youngstown, two GM workers leaving after their final day of working on the Cruze.


As the sun rose this morning, Tiffany King discussed what could be her final day at the GM Lordstown plant.

As the sun rose this morning, Tiffany King discussed what could be her final day at the GM Lordstown plant.


Lordstown entrance.

Lordstown entrance.


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A source within the GM Lordstown plant said this is the last Cruze making its way down toward the end of the line.

A source within the GM Lordstown plant said this is the last Cruze making its way down toward the end of the line.


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