Oshawa Plant to Lose 1000 Jobs - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

garfin · 04-30-2015, 09:00 PM

http://www.thestar.com/business/2015...this-year.html

GM Canada announced today that 1000 jobs will be lost at the Oshawa flex line plant when the current generation Camaro ceases production there on Nov.20. (later than expected?)

Workers interviewed on the local news this evening were not very happy, as there is no forthcoming announcement of a vehicle to take the Camaro's place at the plant - and if there is to be an announcement, it won't happen until after the new contract is negotiated with the CAW later in 2016.
http://www.ctvnews.ca/autos/gm-canad...ions-1.2352138

Many of us have developed relationships with plant employees through BBOMG events. It just seems so very sad that the fine people in Oshawa responsible for putting the 5th Gen car together and helping to make it the success that it's been, have to deal with this.

Best regards,

Elie

Dfault · 04-30-2015, 09:16 PM

Welcome to America. It's an American brand, should be built by Americans.

SSMY1LE · 04-30-2015, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Dfault

Welcome to America. It's an American brand, should be built by Americans.

Chevrolet was started in 1918 in Oshawa, Canada.

SuperSport2011 · 04-30-2015, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SSMY1LE

Chevrolet was started in 1918 in Oshawa, Canada.

I think it was founded in detroit.

SSMY1LE · 04-30-2015, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperSport2011

I think it was founded in detroit.

Yes Detroit in 1911 and 1918 in Oshawa.
I was just pointing out how long its been there, such a shame !

garfin · 04-30-2015, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dfault

Welcome to America. It's an American brand, should be built by Americans.

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Originally Posted by SSMY1LE

Chevrolet was started in 1918 in Oshawa, Canada.

The point of my starting this thread was simply to inform members here of what transpired today as a result GM Canada's announcement and the potential impact that it may have on many of those folks who have been building these wonderful cars. Having met a few of the people who work in the plant and build these cars with such pride, I can't help but feel some empathy.

Secondary to that is the announcement that the plant will continue building Camaros until Nov. 20, which I was a bit surprised to hear.

My intent was certainly NOT to initiate a debate about where the Camaro should be built!! There'd been way-y-y too much back and forth about that over the years, IMHO!

So I humbly apologize if I have given some people the wrong impression by my passing along this news. If that's what you came away with, I'd ask that you take a second and re-read my initial post.

Best regards,

Elie

rontammy0 · 04-30-2015, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dfault

Welcome to America. It's an American brand, should be built by Americans.

Gm has been in Canada for almost 100 years...the days of American ..or Canadian brand are long gone.

SSMY1LE · 04-30-2015, 10:51 PM

Maybe they will move the plant to Texas so they can be built by Mexicans ??

Todd in Vancouver · 04-30-2015, 10:54 PM

So sorry for those who will be caught up in these lay offs. Please know how much we appreciate your work and craftsmanship in building these fine cars. I love my 5th Gen Camaro and the quality of this car is second to none. Hope something comes through soon for the line and you are all back doing what you do best, building kick ass cars.

rontammy0 · 04-30-2015, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by KJS

Eff You Idiot. BTW Canada is part of the Americas. Graduate 1st grade yet dfault?

To the team in Oshawa, we are sorry to hear this. We will always appreciate your dedication and hard work that went into making our beloved Camaros. As one of the loyal 5th Gen buyers who went on the BBOMG plant tour a few years ago, we will always remember the way you welcomed us.....Thank you and be well.

Good to see someone post that knows what they are talking about.....way to show respect...

camarozzzz · 04-30-2015, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Dfault

Welcome to America. It's an American brand, should be built by Americans.

What about the parts made in Mexico and China? No need to wave a mullet around haha

Dfault · 04-30-2015, 11:34 PM

Forgive me for not being specific enough. Welcome to the "United States."

If it puts United States citizens back to work, or at least the place of assembly back in the states, I don't care what's opens in another country. If it makes me an @$$hole, so be it!

Ambush · 04-30-2015, 11:49 PM

this is terrible news.

enzia35 · 04-30-2015, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Dfault

Welcome to America. It's an American brand, should be built by Americans.

And yet, foreign brands are more American than a Camaro. Say, the Tundra built here in Texas.

I know one of the guys here works there, I hope he isn't caught up in the lay offs.

04-30-2015, 09:00 PM	#1
garfin Resident Disciple Drives: 2010 CTS-V 6MN '98 Camaro SS (Sold) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Roches Point, Ontario, Canada Posts: 607	Oshawa Plant to Lose 1000 Jobs http://www.thestar.com/business/2015...this-year.html GM Canada announced today that 1000 jobs will be lost at the Oshawa flex line plant when the current generation Camaro ceases production there on Nov.20. (later than expected?) Workers interviewed on the local news this evening were not very happy, as there is no forthcoming announcement of a vehicle to take the Camaro's place at the plant - and if there is to be an announcement, it won't happen until after the new contract is negotiated with the CAW later in 2016. http://www.ctvnews.ca/autos/gm-canad...ions-1.2352138 Many of us have developed relationships with plant employees through BBOMG events. It just seems so very sad that the fine people in Oshawa responsible for putting the 5th Gen car together and helping to make it the success that it's been, have to deal with this. Best regards, Elie __________________ 2010 Cadillac CTS-V 6MN Thunder Gray 1998 Camaro SS # C079 SOLD

04-30-2015, 10:51 PM	#8
SSMY1LE Drives: '14 1LE RS NPP Recaro Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: YYZ Posts: 1,676 View My Garage	Maybe they will move the plant to Texas so they can be built by Mexicans ?? __________________ '14 1LE, Recaro, Cammed, Headers, Hi Flows, CAI, Tuned, 486 RWHP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H57UfKCO0EY&feature=youtu.be

04-30-2015, 10:54 PM	#9
Todd in Vancouver Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,538 View My Garage	So sorry for those who will be caught up in these lay offs. Please know how much we appreciate your work and craftsmanship in building these fine cars. I love my 5th Gen Camaro and the quality of this car is second to none. Hope something comes through soon for the line and you are all back doing what you do best, building kick ass cars. __________________ Todd in Vancouver '14 ZL1 Camaro '67 Camaro SS Pro-tour in process How hard can it be... Check out my other build http://www.pro-touring.com/threads/9...ject-Obsession

04-30-2015, 11:49 PM	#13
Ambush Rawr! Drives: Giulia Quadrifoglio, C8 Stingray Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 351	this is terrible news. __________________ Current: 2023 Red Mist Corvette Stingray 2LT 2021 Trofeo White Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Retired: 2018 Garnet Red Camaro 2SS 2014 Crystal Red Camaro RS

04-30-2015, 09:16 PM	#2
Dfault Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 989	Welcome to America. It's an American brand, should be built by Americans.

04-30-2015, 11:34 PM	#12
Dfault Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 989	Forgive me for not being specific enough. Welcome to the "United States." If it puts United States citizens back to work, or at least the place of assembly back in the states, I don't care what's opens in another country. If it makes me an @$$hole, so be it!