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Bredesen: Tenn. Preparing for GM Shutdown
Governor Says Keeping GM In Tennessee Was 'Hopeless Quest'
POSTED: 5:47 am CST November 4,
2009
UPDATED: 8:55 am CST November 4,
2009
FRANKLIN, Tenn. -- Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen said the state is preparing for an increase in unemployment claims once the General Motors Corp. assembly plant in Spring Hill closes its doors later this month.The governor told reporters Tuesday that the state did its best to try to persuade GM to keep the plant open but that "it was probably always a hopeless quest."The plant was one of three finalists to build a new small car for GM, but the company ultimately chose a plant in Michigan.Auto assembly at Spring Hill is scheduled to cease around Thanksgiving, idling about 2,000 employees, though about 500 workers will continue in other parts of the complex that will remain in operation.
Previous Stories:
- November 3, 2009: Bredesen: Keeping GM In Tenn. Was 'Hopeless Quest'
- September 22, 2009: 643 To Lose Jobs After Spring Hill GM Closure
- August 4, 2009: Beauty School Offers Help To GM Workers
- June 19, 2009: Vehicle Demand Keeps GM Plant Open Longer
- June 12, 2009: Spring Hill Reacts To GM's Demands
- June 2, 2009: Library To Be Affected By GM Bankruptcy
- June 1, 2009: How Will Maury County Be Affected By GM?
- June 1, 2009: GM Idling Spring Hill Plant
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