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Jim Leute
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Parachutes soften economic landing after GM job cuts
By JIM LEUTE - Sunday, May 11, 2008
JANESVILLE -- When General Motors cuts its Janesville production this summer, workers laid off by the automaker and its local suppliers will have financial parachutes to soften their economic landing and lessen the impact on the local economy.
Effort to decertify union is driving a wedge into Janesville-based business
By JIM LEUTE - Friday, May 9, 2008
JANESVILLE --
Dozens of Woodman’s workers rally in Janesville in support of keeping the union at the grocery stores where they work.
Sheiffer calls for economic summit in wake of GM news
By JIM LEUTE - Wednesday, May 7, 2008
JANESVILLE --
City Manager Steve Sheiffer believes now is the time for the community to pull together and chart the city’s economic development strategy for the next 20 years.
American Axle strike continues to slow local SUV production
By JIM LEUTE - Wednesday, May 7, 2008
JANESVILLE -- The ongoing United Auto Workers strike against American Axle continues to slow production at the General Motors assembly plant in Janesville.
Dutcher, Dohner win Local 95 posts
By JIM LEUTE - Wednesday, May 7, 2008
JANESVILLE -- Two top United Auto Workers Local 95 officials won their elections and will be charged with navigating their union through a sea of questions.
GM employment levels fall short of those needed for state grants
By JIM LEUTE - Tuesday, May 6, 2008
JANESVILLE -- While the clock still is ticking for General Motors, the automaker’s Janesville plant employs far fewer workers than it promised three years ago when accepting state training grants totaling $10.1 million.
Layoffs expected at GM supplier Lear
By JIM LEUTE - Monday, May 5, 2008
JANESVILLE -- Lear Corp. in Janesville is expected to lay off more than 275 people in Janesville because of production cuts at its largest local customer, General Motors.
Kempf, Dutcher seeking UAW Local 95 top spot
By JIM LEUTE - Monday, May 5, 2008
JANESVILLE -- With its largest unit struggling, United Auto Workers Local 95 will elect a new leader this week.
GM layoffs will create short term struggles
By JIM LEUTE - Sunday, May 4, 2008
JANESVILLE -- Flooded by workers displaced from General Motors, its suppliers and other non-automotive manufacturers, the local economy is expected to sputter in the short term.
Sales of Janesville-built trucks continue to fall
By JIM LEUTE - Friday, May 2, 2008
JANESVILLE -- For those still unsure of the effect rising fuel prices are having on the sales of General Motors’ full-size sport utility vehicles, April’s sales numbers tell the story.
