GM Locks Down Brazilian Plants Plant, Fears Violence Provocations

GM has shut down all of its eight Brazilian production units near Sao Paulo "to protect the physical integrity of its workers," the Washington Post says. It appears to be an euphemism that refers to union violence. Reuters has it slightly different and says that production has been shut down "for the day at one of its factories" in order to "not expose workers to possible incitement and provocation." Brazilian metalworkers unions had warned of imminent mass dismissals and recently went on strike. GM said it closed down its plants and gave paid leave to its more than 7,000 employees during talks about the continued viability of producing four of its models. GM asked employees to "remain calm and await new instructions." The Sao Jose dos Campos metalworkers union says in a statement the shutdown is a "lockout" and that it is "clear mass dismissals could be announced at any moment."     from The Truth About Cars http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com

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