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BMW Changes Leadership at Spartanburg SC Plant

Manfred Erlacher, President and CEO of BMW Manufacturing in Spartanburg, SC, for three years, will assume new responsibilities as the Managing Director of BMW Plant Regensburg. Continue reading

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Mercedes-Benz Charters a UAW Local in Alabama

The strategy that is emerging is a long-term UAW play involving pressure from IG Metall on German automakers. AutoInformed bets that coming will be a similar deal at the BMW plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Continue reading

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Volkswagen and IG Metall Agree on Wage Raise, Bonus

Volkswagen and IG Metall agreed to a new contract late Monday night. Workers will receive a 3.2% increase in base pay effective May 1, 2011. Employees will also receive a one-time payment corresponding to 1% of his or her annual pay, but no less than €500, VW said in a statement. Continue reading

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