Argentine police try to dislodge laid-off workers from Kraft Foods plantSeptember 25th, 2009 Argentine police, workers fight at Kraft plantBUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentine police have used force to remove laid-off workers occupying a Kraft Foods plant since last month. Authorities used tear gas and rubber bullets Friday against union members throwing sticks and rocks.
Chrysler to resume leasing in hopes of raising sales, but deals won't be as good as pastSeptember 16th, 2009 Chrysler to resume leasing after 1-year breakDETROIT — Chrysler Group LLC says it will return to leasing vehicles after a yearlong hiatus. The automaker says it will offer lease options on all 2010 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles.
Chrysler in talks to ends replace Mitsubishi and Hyundai in engine building alliance with FiatSeptember 10th, 2009 Chrysler ends alliance with Mitsubishi and HyundaiDETROIT — Chrysler Group LLC said Thursday it ended an engine building alliance with Mitsubishi Motors Corp. and Hyundai Motor Co.
Chrysler Group to build Fiat 500 small car at plant in Mexico, according to reportAugust 17th, 2009 Report: Chrysler to build Fiat 500 in MexicoNEW YORK — Chrysler Group LLC is planning to build the Fiat 500 small car at a plant in Mexico, according to a report published Monday. The automaker could also build an engine for the 500 at a plant in Trenton, Mich., and is weighing building another compact car similar to the 500 in the U.S., according to The Wall Street Journal, which cited anonymous sources familiar with the matter.
Plant in Toluca, Mexico, likely to get Fiat minicar, not Michigan plantAugust 17th, 2009 Toluca, Mexico plant likely to get Fiat minicarChrysler Group LLC is planning to built the Fiat 500 minicar at a factory in Toluca, Mexico instead of a soon-to-be shuttered plant in the U.S. A comparison of the Toluca plant and the Sterling Heights, Mich., assembly plant, where workers had hoped to get the 500:
TOLUCA
Year built: 1968
Number of workers: 2,179
Square Footage: 1.57 million
Vehicles made: Chrysler PT Cruiser sedan, Dodge Journey crossover
STERLING HEIGHTS
Year built: 1953 as jet engine plant.
Canadian Auto Workers says Chrysler Canada scrapping plans to end a 3rd shift at Windsor plantJuly 10th, 2009 CAW says Chrysler Canada will save 1,200 jobsWINDSOR, Ontario — Chrysler Canada has canceled plans to end the third shift at its minivan plant in Windsor, Ontario, a decision that will save more than 1,200 jobs, the head of the Canadian Auto Workers union said Friday. After months of bad news for the Canadian auto industry, Ken Lewenza said the announcement was a good news story for the hard-hit industrial border city in southwestern Ontario.
Cummins Inc. recalls 400 workers to Indiana plant to resume production of Dodge Ram engineJuly 3rd, 2009 Cummins reopening Ind. plant, while another closesCOLUMBUS, Ind.
Chrysler to end production of Dodge Ram in St. Louis in July, considered 'bad asset'June 24th, 2009 Chrysler to idle St. Louis Dodge Ram plant in JulyDETROIT — Chrysler Group LLC said Wednesday it will end production of the Dodge Ram at its St.
Union official: US Steel to recall about 800 laid-off workers at Canada plant this summerJune 15th, 2009 Union: US Steel to recall 800 workers in CanadaPITTSBURGH — United States Steel Corp. plans to recall about 800 laid-off workers at a plant in Canada this summer, partly to avoid possible severance payments required under a provincial law, a union representative said Monday.
US Department of Energy says stalled futuristic coal-burning plant to move forward in IllinoisJune 12th, 2009 US: Stalled clean coal plant moving ahead in Ill.WASHINGTON — The Department of Energy is moving forward on a futuristic coal-burning power plant in Illinois that the Bush administration had declared dead. Energy Secretary Steven Chu said Friday that reviving the FutureGen plant is an important step that shows the administration's commitment to carbon-capture technology.
Court OKs Chrysler's sale to Fiat, but Supreme Court appeal likely; GM to spend $2B on DelphiJune 6th, 2009 GM and Chrysler's bankruptcy cases at a glanceA summary of developments in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases of General Motors Corp. and Chrysler Group LLC
GENERAL MOTORS — DAY 37
WHERE DOES IT STAND?: Tuesday marked Detroit-based GM's 37th day under bankruptcy court protection.
Cummins cites loss of Chrysler business in closing Indiana plant, laying off 690 workersMay 9th, 2009 Cummins laying off 690 with Indiana plant closingCOLUMBUS, Ind. — Chrysler's production shutdown is causing Cummins to temporarily close a southern Indiana plant that makes diesel engines for Dodge Ram pickup trucks.
GM's Henderson says some parts of Chrysler deal with UAW could help his companyMay 5th, 2009 GM: Some parts of Chrysler deal could help GMWASHINGTON — General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson says some elements of a labor agreement between the United Auto Workers and Chrysler could benefit GM as it tries to stave off bankruptcy. Henderson told reporters Tuesday he was ready to resume bargaining with the union.
Chrysler to close 5 more plants by end of 2010, among 8 that won't be part of revamped companyMay 1st, 2009 5 more Chrysler plants to close by end of 2010NEW YORK — Chrysler LLC said Friday that it plans to close five more of its plants by the end of 2010 as part of its plan for a quick restructuring under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. But the nation's No.
UAW overwhelmingly ratifies Chrysler settlement, Fiat commits to make small car at US plantApril 30th, 2009 UAW overwhelmingly ratifies Chrysler settlementDETROIT — Members of the United Auto Workers have overwhelmingly ratified a settlement deal with Chrysler on Wednesday night. The UAW says 82 percent of production workers and 80 percent of skilled-trades workers voted for the agreement in balloting that took place at UAW Chrysler locations throughout the U.S.
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