GM ends production of the Classic in San José

São Paulo-General Motors decided to anticipate the end of Classic sedan production at the factory in São José dos Campos (SP) before planned for December. With that, the company expects that about 850 employees and some aggregates the sector enters a Voluntary Dismissal program (PDV), otherwise, will be dismissed and will receive only the indemnity provided for in law.
On Friday, 16, Director of institutional affairs for GM, Luiz Moan, met with the President of the local Steelworkers Union, Antonio Ferreira de Barros, Macapá, to communicate the decision. According to the Executive, the production was "economically and financially unviable". Until mid-June were produced on average 150 Classic units per day.
The last line which produces cars in complexo do Vale do Paraíba-standing since July 22, when the company gave collective vacations to workers and, later, paid leave, extended till 30 day this month. In between, he obtained the adhesions POS 178.
"GM is ripping an agreement made in January, extensively negotiated between the parties, in the presence of representatives of the City Hall and the State and Federal Governments," said Macapá. "We will assess whether we resort to justice, but on Wednesday we House that sets new protests."
The agreement provided for the maintenance of jobs and the production of Classic in St. Joseph until 31 December. The car is also produced in São Caetano do Sul (SP) and in Argentina and sells, on average, 10 thousand units per month in Brazil.
Three other vehicles made in Vale do Paraíba-Corsa, Meriva Zafira-the left line in 2012. Since then, GM discusses the future of the unit and of the employees. The complex is home to other factories that produce the S10, Trailblazer, motors, kits and components for export. On Friday, the company and the Union will gather.
Macapá promises to go to Brasilia to talk to representatives of the federal Government. "It is unacceptable that the company, although it is increasing its sales and getting all sorts of tax breaks from the Government Dilma, decide to break an agreement and put an end to the production of an entire factory."
As part of a settlement with the Union, GM has already set the factory in São José dos Campos to receive an investment of $ 2.5 billion for the production of a new car. This project, however, depends on the approval of the American array that according to Moan, still assesses if Brazil is chosen to host the global car, probably a compact. Other two countries would be in contention. "If the project is approved for Brazil, will be in San Jose factory," he said.