Chevy Volt to fill in for the 19,000 fleeing sheep at GM?
Friday, May 30th, 2008
GM just announced that 19,000 of its hourly workers in the United States chose to accept buyout offers with various options. The company will replace those leaving with fewer, lower paid workers. Struggling against a dropping demand for larger vehicles, will the thirst for green vehicles like the Chevy Volt fill the void?










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