Tag: Wentzville

Tag: Wentzville

General Motors Gasoline Powered Full-Size SUV Factory Will See $500+ Million Investment

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The UAW Strike Is About To Get Far Worse For General Motors: Day Four Update

The automotive sector is navigating through turbulent waters as the UAW strike unfolds, impacting the Big Three—General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis. This situation presents a complex tapestry of challenges and developments for those keen on GM and the broader automotive narrative. Here’s a detailed update as we traverse day four of the UAW strike and… Continue reading The UAW Strike Is About To Get Far Worse For General Motors: Day Four Update

UAW Members Walk Off Wentzville Assembly, home of the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon.

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UAW Goes On Strike – Targeted Shutdown Closes Chevy Colorado / GMC Canyon Factory in Wentzville

The automotive industry is currently witnessing a significant upheaval as the United Auto Workers (UAW) union has officially initiated a strike against Detroit’s Big Three automakers: Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis. For our dedicated readers at GM-Trucks.com, you’ll remember our previous coverage on this topic. Let’s delve deeper into the intricacies of this situation, especially… Continue reading UAW Goes On Strike – Targeted Shutdown Closes Chevy Colorado / GMC Canyon Factory in Wentzville

GM Will Convert 650 Temporary Workers To Full-Time This Month

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GM Will Convert 650 Temporary Workers To Full-Time This Month

General Motors is announcing that 650 part-time temporary workers will be converted to full-time roles in January 2021. The additional full-time jobs will be added to sites in Michigan, Indiana, Texas & Missouri. It’s no coincidence that all of those states are home to the facilities that produce GM’s entire truck and SUV lineup. The… Continue reading GM Will Convert 650 Temporary Workers To Full-Time This Month

A UAW member assembling a Chevrolet Colorado in Wentzville

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Are GM Layoffs An Attempt to Consolidate Available Workers and Staff Daytime Shifts?

General Motors announced a layoff at its Wentzville plant about 40 miles west of St. Louis earlier this week. The announcement was that the third shift at the plant which builds vans and midsized trucks would be temporarily shut down. Unlike typical layoffs, the reason for the shift shutdown is not clear. GM says that… Continue reading Are GM Layoffs An Attempt to Consolidate Available Workers and Staff Daytime Shifts?