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Might GM Close Lansing Grand River Assembly?

Some are starting to speculate GM's Lansing Grand River assembly plant may not remain open. Continue reading…

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Traffic at a Standstill as UAW Workers Strike Against GM in Flint

It's the first UAW strike since 2007 and the workers are out in full force. Continue reading…

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The GM Strike by the Numbers: 5 Things You Should Know

For the first time in about a decade, the United Auto Workers are on strike at General Motors. Workers at more than 50 locations across the Midwest and southern states walked off the job Sunday after a...

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Here Are All the Free Services & Discounts for UAW Members

Local businesses are coming together to help out the striking UAW members this weekend, so take advantage. Continue reading…

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UAW and GM Have Reached A Tentative Agreement To End The Strike

The longest UAW strike in decades looks like it is coming to an end after a tentative agreement has bee announced between the UAW and General Motors. Continue reading…

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Three Flint UAW Workers Fired for Threats, Violence During Strike

The strike is over, but three employees will NOT be back on the line. Continue reading…

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GM is Bringing Back the Hummer...as an Electric Vehicle

No gas-guzzling here, ladies and germs. Continue reading…

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Last Chevy Impala Rolls off the Line at Detroit Assembly Plant

A cherry-red Chevrolet Impala rolling off the assembly line marks the end of an era for General Motors. Continue reading…

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GM Donating 2 Million Face Masks to Michigan Public Schools

First, they made cars and trucks. Now, they make ventilators and face masks. Continue reading…

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General Motors Continues to Hire After Very Successful Job Fair in Flint

They're looking to bring another 100 on board. Continue reading…

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General Motors Adding Solar Panels to Local Facilities

General Motors has announced it will be increasing its renewable energy use by adding three acres of solar arrays at two local facilities. GM's processing center in Swartz Creek and engine plant in...

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GM to Compensate Victims of Recalls

General Motors is expected to announce plans to compensate victims of a recall from a defect that led to at least 13 deaths and over 50 crashes. According to WNEM, the announcement in which GM victims...

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General Motors Faulty Ignition Fund Now Taking Claims

GM's fund for deaths and injuries caused by a faulty ignition in its vehicles is now taking claims. According to NBC 25, the five month filing period began on Friday. It's part of the fallout of GM's...

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GM Compensation Fund Manager Says 19 Deaths Related to Ignition Switch Recall

The man overseeing General Motors' compensation fund for a faulty ignition switch says 19 deaths are now linked to the problem. According to ABC 12, attorney Ken Feinberg - who was chosen because he...

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GM Flint Assembly Presented with Two J.D. Power Awards

On Wednesday, General Motors' Flint Assembly plant was presented with two quality awards from J.D. Power. For the second year in a row, the Chevrolet Silverado HD took the top spot in the heavy duty...

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Online Rumor About GM Jobs Leads to Huge Disappointment for Flint [VIDEO]

It was a cruel rumor on social media, that turned out to be a huge disappointment for a lot of Flint job seekers. Continue reading…

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GM to Add $877 Million Body Shop to Flint Truck Assembly

General Motors announced plans to build a new body shop at its Flint Truck Assembly plant. The $877 million investment is part of GM's $5.4 billion capital improvement initiative at 40 U.S. plants....

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General Motors and UAW Donating $3 Million to Help Kids in Flint

GM and the United Auto Workers have announced they will donate $3 million to help kids in Flint impacted by the water crisis. Continue reading…

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GM to Possibly Move Truck Production from Mexico to Flint [Video]

A report says that General Motors could soon move production of a truck model made in Mexico to Flint. Continue reading…

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GM Announces A Billion Dollar Investment That Will Bring Jobs To Michigan

General Motors is investing $1 Billion in the United States, and that will mean almost 500 new jobs coming to Michigan. Continue reading…

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GM Will Announce Plans for ‘Greener’ Vehicles

GM is expected to make an announcement today about their work on 'Greener' vehicles. Continue reading…

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GM Is Looking For Part Time and Temporary Workers in Flint

GM has not announced how many positions they are trying to fill, but we know they are looking for workers. Continue reading…

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Canadian Strike to Cause Layoffs at Flint GM Plant

A strike at a factory in Ontario will cause layoffs at three GM plants, including one in Flint, which are set to begin this week. Continue reading…

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Self-Driving GM Vehicles Are Coming

Self-driving cars are only a couple of years away from being on the roads. Continue reading…

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GM Is Mass-Producing Cars Without Steering Wheels

The future is here folks. Continue reading…

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GM Flint Assembly Workers Will Get an Extended Summer Break This year

This year's summer shutdown is longer than the typical two weeks. Continue reading…

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UPDATE: GM Lansing Grand River Plant Shutdown, Layoffs, More

Longer layoff for GM's Lansing Grand River workers; only one shift coming back in January. Continue reading…

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GM Plans to Cut Almost 15,000 Jobs and Close Two MI Plants

They may close as many as five plants, two of them are in Michigan. Continue reading…

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GM Layoffs May Hit Grand Blanc Township Location

Makes us sad - we delivered free lunch Friday to them a while back. Continue reading…

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Capitol Coney Island In Flint Closing – What You Need To Know

Capitol Coney Island is permanently closing. Continue reading…

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Today's Positive GM News For Flint: $1B For New Engines To Build

General Motors has been teasing a "positive announcement" for Flint all week. Now, we know what the hype was all about. Continue reading…

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Congrats Flint Township on Your Birth of Another Auto Storage Lot

The former site of a beloved Flint Township business has become (yet another) storage lot, but for how long? Continue reading…

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Strike Against Big 3 Signals 2 Things Any MI Worker Should Notice

Aside from pay and benefits, the two takeaways from this historic strike any Michigander should consider. Continue reading…

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UAW's First Strike: How Flint, Michigan Changed the Workplace

In 1936 GM refused to recognize the UAW as the representative for their workforce. On December 30 the employees began a 44 day strike that changed everything. Continue reading…

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GM Scores A Touchdown with Shift Change Set for Big Lions Game

GM is recognizing the significance of the Lions' quest for their first-ever Super Bowl appearance and is making adjustments so employees can get in on the historic hype. Continue reading…

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