At a time when gas prices have surged to their highest levels since mid-2022 due to geopolitical volatility from the US-Iran conflict and shipping concerns, GM is ramping up production of its gas-guzzling heavy-duty pickups in Michigan.The automaker is adding a sixth workday in overtime shifts at its Flint Assembly plant in Michigan to meet strong demand for gas-powered pickups; starting in June, the factory will operate six days a week, up from five.“General Motors is making strategic adjustments to Flint Assembly’s production schedule to align with strong customer demand,” a GM spokesman said in an emailed statement to the Wall Street Journal.Existing Workers Will Be Mandated into Overtime Hours
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Author: Dan Mihalascu
