CAW vows to fight GM if plants are restructured

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General Motors Corp (GM) will face a battle once the automaker pursues reorganization of its assembly facilities in Canada through importation of a manufacturing method, also called modular assembly, according to Buzz Hargrove, the head of the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) union. Known as the Yellowstone project, GM's modular assembly concept is a key issue in talks between CAW and GM's unit, General Motors of Canada Ltd.

Canada, Production management, Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Motor Vehicles, General Motors Corp.

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Dana plans to close eight plants

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The decision of Dana Corp. to cut jobs and close some of its plants, with a view to becoming competitive, is discussed.

Motor vehicle parts and accessories, Automobile equipment and supplies industry, Automotive parts industry, Dana Corp., DCN, Downsizing

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Layoffs loom at big rig plants

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The layoff announced by Freightliner LLC due to decline in its profits is analyzed.

Motor vehicles and car bodies, Truck and bus bodies, Truck industry, Labor relations, Daimler Trucks North America L.L.C.

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