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GM announces it will cut shifts at four plants, costing about 3,500 jobs
THE NEWS TRIBUNE
Last updated: April 29th, 2008 01:21 AM (PDT)
General Motors Corp. said Monday that it plans to cut one shift at four North American factories that make pickup trucks and big sport utility vehicles, laying off about 3,500 workers.
The world’s largest automaker said the cuts are due to sagging sales, brought on by high gasoline prices and an economic downturn.
GM said the cuts will affect pickup factories in Pontiac and Flint, Mich., and Oshawa, Ontario, as well as the full-size SUV plant in Janesville, Wis.
Originally published: April 29th, 2008 01:21 AM (PDT)
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