GM will lay off (1100) Linden plant workers in early '05

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TRENTON, N.J. - General Motors will lay off the majority of its workers at its Linden assembly plant early next year, months ahead of its original plans to stop making two vehicles there, a company spokesman said Tuesday.

GM is in the process of notifying employees and union officials about the planned layoffs, which is required under federal law, said spokesman Dan Flores.

The company had initially planned to end production on the Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Jimmy next summer due to slowing sales of the two sport-utility vehicles. The Linden plant has assembled the two vehicles since 1995.

The layoffs will affect most of the approximately 900 to 950 hourly workers and 110 salaried employees at the plant, Flores said.

Decreasing sales of the two vehicles have led to frequent shutdowns at the plant. GM cut the second shift at Linden two years ago, leading to about 1,000 layoffs.

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[Anakin Skywalker]

1. So Somebody Remind Me

again how "the economy is strong" (Bush 3:16)?

[bluestateguy]

2. My deepest sympathies go out to all workers and their families...

IF they voted for Kerry.

Those who voted for Bush are getting what they richly deserve.