American Axle Strike Could be Over by the Weekend

FenwickHockey65 · 04-18-2008, 01:06 AM

http://www.leftlanenews.com/american...e-weekend.html

The seven-week long American Axle strike that slowed GM's car and truck production could be over by this weekend, as UAW representatives and company executives are coming closer to an agreement. An indication that the negotiations are moving in the right direction is the fact a protest rally planned by the striking Axle workers for downtown Detroit has been canceled.

More at the link.

Xtreme08 · 04-18-2008, 01:49 PM

Thats good to hear. I wonder if GM actually benefited from this strike by allowing them to lower their vehicle inventories to a more manageable level.

JT87 · 04-18-2008, 01:56 PM

Good to hear. My shift (3rd shift Oshawa Car) was told that we will have a 1 week layoff this coming week (not enough parts to run the entire plant all day for the entire week). I have my last final next Wednesday, and would like to get back to work as soon as possible... We've already been down some parts (no FE3 cars could be built), but I'm not sure what AAM makes otherwise.

jarsworldcom · 04-18-2008, 05:59 PM

Cool even though I have plans on Tuesday I look forward to going back to work. But that also all dependant on how fast we can get parts.

silentgarth · 04-19-2008, 01:40 AM

Its about time. Maybe GM will start to stockpile parts to help avoid closing down plants in the future.

jarsworldcom · 04-19-2008, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by silentgarth

Its about time. Maybe GM will start to stockpile parts to help avoid closing down plants in the future.

Can't that defeats GM's just in time process.

NfamousZ24 · 04-19-2008, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jarsworldcom

Can't that defeats GM's just in time process.

These parts were somewhat stockpiled. A week and Half worth of parts for my plant.

silentgarth · 04-20-2008, 08:19 AM

I hope that GM would learn from its mistakes and..oh wait its GM were talking about.

jarsworldcom · 04-20-2008, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by silentgarth

I hope that GM would learn from its mistakes and..oh wait its GM were talking about.

Most companies do not learn from thier mistakes.

jarsworldcom · 04-21-2008, 03:30 AM

Well it is not looking to good.

http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll...TO01/804210339

04-18-2008, 01:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
FenwickHockey65 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Chester, OH Drives: Chevrolet Malibu LS, GMC Envoy SLE, GMC Sonoma SLS Posts: 5,484	American Axle Strike Could be Over by the Weekend http://www.leftlanenews.com/american...e-weekend.html The seven-week long American Axle strike that slowed GM's car and truck production could be over by this weekend, as UAW representatives and company executives are coming closer to an agreement. An indication that the negotiations are moving in the right direction is the fact a protest rally planned by the striking Axle workers for downtown Detroit has been canceled. More at the link. __________________ Proud to drive American. Proud to drive GM. Current Cars: 2007 Chevrolet Malibu LS: 2.2L ECOTEC I-4 2003 GMC Envoy SLE: 4.2L Vortec 4200 I-6 1998 GMC Sonoma SLS Ext. Cab: 4.3L Vortec 4300 V6 Former Cars: 1993 Saturn SW2 (1993-2006, 243,000 miles) 1989 GMC Safari SLT (1989-2003, 293,000 miles) Future Car: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT RS: 3.6L DI VVT V6

04-18-2008, 01:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Xtreme08 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 202	Re: American Axle Strike Could be Over by the Weekend Thats good to hear. I wonder if GM actually benefited from this strike by allowing them to lower their vehicle inventories to a more manageable level. __________________ XTREME08 "As the world's largest automotive producer we're not only committed to improving our cars, we're committed to improving all cars." GM

04-18-2008, 01:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
JT87 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UOIT, Oshawa Drives: '93 Grand Am, shopping for a V8, RWD 6 speed car Posts: 418	Re: American Axle Strike Could be Over by the Weekend Good to hear. My shift (3rd shift Oshawa Car) was told that we will have a 1 week layoff this coming week (not enough parts to run the entire plant all day for the entire week). I have my last final next Wednesday, and would like to get back to work as soon as possible... We've already been down some parts (no FE3 cars could be built), but I'm not sure what AAM makes otherwise.

04-18-2008, 05:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
jarsworldcom 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Midwest Posts: 256	Re: American Axle Strike Could be Over by the Weekend Cool even though I have plans on Tuesday I look forward to going back to work. But that also all dependant on how fast we can get parts. Last edited by jarsworldcom : 04-18-2008 at 06:00 PM. Reason: Wanted to add more.

04-19-2008, 01:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
silentgarth 2.2 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 67	Re: American Axle Strike Could be Over by the Weekend Its about time. Maybe GM will start to stockpile parts to help avoid closing down plants in the future.

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04-20-2008, 08:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
silentgarth 2.2 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 67	Re: American Axle Strike Could be Over by the Weekend I hope that GM would learn from its mistakes and..oh wait its GM were talking about.

04-21-2008, 03:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
jarsworldcom 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Midwest Posts: 256	Re: American Axle Strike Could be Over by the Weekend Well it is not looking to good. http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll...TO01/804210339

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