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Tensions Rising As NUMMI Closure Looms

February 4, 2010, 4:09 pm • Posted by Rachael Myrow
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On March 31st, the New United Motor Manufacturing (NUMMI) plant in Fremont, California — a 25-year joint venture between GM and Toyota — will shut down. Last June, GM pulled the plug. In August, Toyota warned it would do the … Continue reading »

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NUMMI Workers Look for Public Support

January 11, 2010, 4:33 pm • Posted by KQED News Staff
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The Silicon Valley International Auto Show wrapped up this weekend. As car shoppers examined new models inside, petitions were circulated outside by members of the union that represents 4,700 auto workers at NUMMI. The union is asking Toyota to reconsider … Continue reading »

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Auto Workers to Get More Federal Aid

November 25, 2009, 3:57 pm • Posted by KQED News Staff
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About 5,000 NUMMI employees are set to get additional federal assistance when the Fremont auto plant shuts down next March. Less than a month after the state applied for the aid, the U.S. Department of Labor approved the additional benefits … Continue reading »

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