General Motors said Monday it will invest $71 million into two manufacturing plants in Ohio. The investments, which GM said would help it retain 240 jobs, include $39 million at the company’s Toledo transmission plant and $32 million at its Defiance casting plant, according to an announcement from the company. “The Toledo investment will be used to… Continue reading GM announces $71 million investment at Ohio plants
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This provision in GM’s deal with Nikola could yield the biggest benefits
GM has a little known provision in its deal with Nikola that the company is betting on to yield big results. Go to Source
Ex-Nikola CEO mysteriously vanishes from social media after abrupt resignation
One day after his abrupt resignation from Nikola Corp., former Chairman and CEO Trevor Milton ghosted his Twitter followers and vanished from public view. Why he did it is a bit of a mystery. But his disappearing act, to some, points to guilt or cowardice in the fallout from a report that accused the company he founded of “intricate fraud.” Now Wall… Continue reading Ex-Nikola CEO mysteriously vanishes from social media after abrupt resignation
Ford reaches ‘home run’ labor deal with big investment from Canadian government
Ford Motor Co. reached a tentative labor contract deal with its Canadian autoworkers Tuesday based in no small part on critical support from the Canadian government, announced Unifor National President Jerry Dias. Having pushed past a midnight deadline Monday, union members earlier had voted to strike the Dearborn automaker if necessary. They forged an agreement instead. In a dramatic pivot from… Continue reading Ford reaches ‘home run’ labor deal with big investment from Canadian government
As Ford pays owners thousands in Focus, Fiesta transmission case, deadline for payout looms
Ford Focus and Fiesta owners say the money is flowing. And for others who have struggled with defective transmissions, deadlines are fast approaching to apply for financial relief. More than 2 million consumers who may qualify for compensation ranging from a $20 inconvenience payment to a total buyback that may exceed $20,000 received postcards in April alerting them… Continue reading As Ford pays owners thousands in Focus, Fiesta transmission case, deadline for payout looms
GM’s Barra talks flying cars and transforming the automaker
The idea of flying cars is back on the table at General Motors in its pursuit of zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion. The automaker is considering options in the aerial taxi market. Yeah, that’s right, flying cars. Those options could include making the air taxis or partnering with another firm to make them, a spokesman for GM confirmed. … Continue reading GM’s Barra talks flying cars and transforming the automaker
Ford severance packages offered to U.S. workers: Here are the details
Ford Motor Company plans to email employees on Tuesday details for severance packages with a goal of shedding at least 1,400 U.S. jobs by the end of 2020, and the Free Press has obtained details of the offer. The so-called “Voluntary Incentive Program” (VIP) provides a lump-sum cash severance payment for eligible employees who elect to, and… Continue reading Ford severance packages offered to U.S. workers: Here are the details
Ford wants to cut 1,400 salaried jobs in U.S.: Who is targeted
Ford Motor Company alerted its employees early Wednesday during a weekly virtual global meeting that the automaker plans to trim its headcount by 1,400 salaried workers by offering them an opportunity to retire this year if they meet certain qualifications. Kumar Galhotra, president, Americas & International Markets Group, who oversees the profit and loss of the business units, told workers the news. He… Continue reading Ford wants to cut 1,400 salaried jobs in U.S.: Who is targeted
Ford wants employees to sign COVID-19 contracts
Ford Motor Co. launched a massive health safety campaign on Thursday in response to the coronavirus pandemic, an effort that includes a COVID-19 contract with Ford employees and their families. “We understand the importance of caring for ourselves and others, and will commit to establish safe practices that will protect all of us against the spread of COVID-19,” says… Continue reading Ford wants employees to sign COVID-19 contracts
GM is using salaried workers to fill holes at pickup plant — and UAW is outraged
General Motors is using salaried employees to help build pickups at its Wentzville Assembly plant near St. Louis due to high absenteeism amid the coronavirus pandemic. The practice has the UAW outraged. The union has issued a warning to the automaker, accusing GM of violating a clause in the 2019 union contract by putting white-collar workers in union jobs. The… Continue reading GM is using salaried workers to fill holes at pickup plant — and UAW is outraged