GM has a huge problem in Bochum – or an unexpected opportunity. Workers at Opel’s Bochum plant yesterday refused a restructuring plan that would guarantee auto production in Bochum through 2016, and that would keep the plant making components after that. GM answered on the same day: ”Production of the Zafira Tourer and the waiver of enforced redundancy will end after 2014.” This would open the door to closing the doors in Bochum.
It also could become extremely costly for GM. (Read More…)
Posted in Germany, News Blog
Tagged as Bertel Schmitt, Bochum, Einenkel, Germany, GM, Opel, works council
Tagged as Bertel Schmitt, Bochum, Einenkel, Germany, GM, Opel, works council
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