GM responds to demand for bigger cars by thinning its workforce
GM responds to demand for bigger cars by thinning its workforce
America’s largest automaker, General Motors, is slashing thousands of jobs as low gas prices increase the consumer demand for more fuel efficient trucks and SUVs. GM plans to lay off about 3,300 workers at three car plants and is slowing production of some of its compact models.
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