GM Cuts BrightDrop Production, 500 Jobs Lost
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General Motors is cutting production of its BrightDrop electric delivery vans at its CAMI plant in Canada, idling the facility for 20 weeks starting next month and reducing shifts from two to one, resulting in 500 job losses. GM attributes the decision to adjusting market demand and inventory levels, denying any connection to tariffs. Union president Lana Payne criticized the move, highlighting its impact on workers and calling for government support. Battery pack assembly will also be temporarily halted.
General Motors is cutting production of its BrightDrop electric delivery vans at its CAMI plant in Canada, idling the facility for 20 weeks starting next month and reducing shifts from two to one, resulting in 500 job losses. GM attributes the decision to adjusting market demand and inventory levels, denying any connection to tariffs. Union president Lana Payne criticized the move, highlighting its impact on workers and calling for government support. Battery pack assembly will also be temporarily halted.
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