GM Reportedly Closing Mexican Truck Plant Due To Workers' Strike

The transcript discusses a parts shortage in Mexico due to a US workers strike, leading to 6000 layoffs at a GM plant in Salou. The strike involves over 45,000 UAW members and began after failed negotiations with GM. Key issues include pay, healthcare, and profit sharing. The strike has cost GM over a billion dollars. Recent proposals and counterproposals between GM and UAW are ongoing.

What was the reason for the temporary layoff of 6000 workers at the GM plant in Salou, Mexico?

• A decrease in vehicle demand

• A parts shortage due to a strike

• A natural disaster

• A change in production strategy

When did the United Auto Workers strike begin?

• August 16th

• September 16th

• October 16th

• November 16th

What are some of the key issues being negotiated between the UAW and GM?

• Environmental regulations

• International trade agreements

• Pay, healthcare benefits, and profit sharing

• Vehicle design changes

How much has the strike cost GM according to JP Morgan estimates?

• 1 billion dollars

• 2 billion dollars

• 500 million dollars

• 1.5 billion dollars

What was the UAW's response to GM's proposal on Monday night?

• They submitted a counterproposal

• They rejected it

• They requested more time to consider

• They accepted it