When the Astro and Safari started to reach the end of their lifecycles over the last several years, General Motors management
"GM can no longer justify building these two products at volumes that are significantly below the plant's capacity," said Joe Spielman, GM vice president and general manager of Vehicle Manufacturing. (Photo: General Motors of Canada) |
"Long-term market softening and the products' lifecycle have driven GM to make
The 1,000 hourly and 100 salaried employees at the Baltimore facility where the vans are built will now be without jobs. (Photo: General Motors of Canada) |
When the plant was last in use, General Motors employed about 1,000 hourly and 100 salaried employees at the Baltimore facility, which are now be without jobs. While the UAW/GM National Agreement provides a comprehensive plan and provisions for the employees affected by the decision to close the plant, in addition GM management will assist affected salaried employees who are willing to relocate to find jobs at other company locations.