Detroit automakers to close down factories

Source: The Hill | March 18, 2020 | J. Edward Moreno

America’s three largest automakers are reportedly closing down U.S. operations after union workers expressed concerns over the risk of spreading the coronavirus.

A General Motors spokesperson told The Hill that the automaker is suspending operation in North America until March 30 and will assess on a week-to-week basis from then on when they would resume.

Ford Motor Co. also said it would suspend production through March 30, The Associated Press reported, while Fiat-Chrysler was expected to announce the shutting down of its factories as well.

The shutdowns come after the United Auto Workers (UAW) union announced Tuesday evening that they had reached a deal with GM, Ford and Fiat-Chrysler to “review and implement” a rotating partial shutdown of facilities.

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