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Workers at Google Contractor HCL to Join United Steelworkers

Posted on 26 September 2019 by Ken Zino

The workers, who are staffed at the tech giant’s Bakery Square office alongside Google employees are seeking a voice on the job and the opportunity to bargain over wages and working conditions. Continue reading →

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Change of Season – Time to Check Tire Pressure

Posted on 13 October 2014 by Ken Zino

As the temperature decreases this fall so does your tire pressure. Continue reading →

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Spark EV Electric Motor Manufacturing Starts in Baltimore

Posted on 16 April 2013 by Ken Zino

General Motors today celebrated becoming the first U.S.-based automaker to manufacture electric motors and drivetrains in the U.S. for electric vehicles for the upcoming Chevrolet Spark EV. GM moved the jobs from a plant in Mexico to its Baltimore Operations plant in White Marsh, Maryland. The Baltimore plant is also GM’s exclusive manufacturer of A1000 transmissions for heavy-duty pickup trucks. Continue reading →

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Bailout Blessing! GM Saves 184 Jobs in Three Plants

Posted on 24 November 2010 by Ken Zino

General Motors has just announced a $163.2-million investment in its operations in Flint and Bay City, Michigan, and Defiance, Ohio, to support engine production for the Chevrolet Volt, Chevrolet Cruze and a new Chevrolet small car to be built in the United States. The investment will protect 184 jobs at the three sites. Continue reading →

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