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backeddy · 05-01-2015, 12:08 AM

Sad news, I hope you all find work that is comparable, we all (well most of us) appreciate the quality and passion that was put into our cars. I hope our country can do it as well as you did, Thank You!

guerrillakilla13 · 05-01-2015, 01:26 AM

man that is sad. GM should at least create a new model of car to take its place.

Any idea where the new Camaro plant is going to be?

LBJ · 05-01-2015, 04:57 AM

Sorry to here that. most of us has gone through is in life
but thank you for making such a fine car

NYCamOwner · 05-01-2015, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by guerrillakilla13

man that is sad. GM should at least create a new model of car to take its place.

Any idea where the new Camaro plant is going to be?

Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant in Lansing, MI

Swacer · 05-01-2015, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Dfault

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!

You achieved it!

Guess the ship sailed for you on the whole global economy thing, huh?

'11 cyber grey vert · 05-01-2015, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SSMY1LE

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

Don't laugh about this one...in the same report as GM Oshawa losing 1000 jobs, the big three are investing huge sums of money in Mexico for new plants and equipment......

apparently, they pay $8./ hour including benefits in Mexico...

Dfault · 05-01-2015, 06:16 AM

They would be happy with $5/hr and 1/2 benefits in Mexico.

It sucks for that other country, sure, but they'll adapt. If not, they'll be in the situation the United States has been in or got put into when jobs left.

CamaroCracka · 05-01-2015, 06:21 AM

GM has been making stuff in Mexico for long time too and those people need jobs just as much as Canadians. It's a global company and I don't care who makes it as long as they do a good job, which is the real problem here (concerning the cars not the people who have to find new jobs). The Oshawa team did a pretty damn good job building the GenVs. I hope their replacements do the same.

rtcat600man · 05-01-2015, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by '11 cyber grey vert

Don't laugh about this one...in the same report as GM Oshawa losing 1000 jobs, the big three are investing huge sums of money in Mexico for new plants and equipment......

apparently, they pay $8./ hour including benefits in Mexico...

General Motors announced yesterday it will invest $5.4 billion in U.S plant improvements during the next three years, including details of $783.5 million for three Michigan facilities.

GretchenGotGrowl · 05-01-2015, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by garfin

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

That's sad. I hope they will get hired back to produce something else for GM.

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Originally Posted by SSMY1LE

Chevrolet was started in 1918 in Oshawa, Canada.

And the founder was born in Switzerland and of French descent.

PalmerGA · 05-01-2015, 06:43 AM

I feel for the good folks at Oshawa who will be effected by this. They have produced a great product in the 5th Gen. They deserve better. Hopefully those who will be losing their jobs will get picked up for another production line... somewhere. I wish they could all be moved to Lansing to work on the 6th Gen.

I'm a little confused about the November shutdown date for the 5th Gen line, but I suppose that includes mothballing or relocating 5th Gen specific production equipment. Sounds pretty late to me - may also be a result of the current CAW contract and reflects a worker layoff date rather than a stop-production date. Surely the production of 2015MY Camaros has essentially ceased already. It also seems to me that the Lansing plant should begin building 6th Gens, well... any day now to satisfy dealer demands by October or so. I wonder if this all implies it may be Spring of 2016 before the first 6th Gens hit the dealer lots.

CatiaJockey · 05-01-2015, 06:57 AM

My condolences to the Camaro Build Team, I hope GM brings a new model there to keep everyone employed. Thank You for the time, dedication and pride you built these cars with, the quality is second to none! Best wishes and again, Thank You!

ZED SLED · 05-01-2015, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by GretchenGotGrowl

And the founder was born in Switzerland and of French descent.

Also, after they sold their namesake company to GM, the Chevrolet bros. built and fielded model-Ts for the Indy 500.

rontammy0 · 05-01-2015, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroCracka

GM has been making stuff in Mexico for long time too and those people need jobs just as much as Canadians. It's a global company and I don't care who makes it as long as they do a good job, which is the real problem here (concerning the cars not the people who have to find new jobs). The Oshawa team did a pretty damn good job building the GenVs. I hope their replacements do the same.

The quality and craftmanship between mexico...and the canadian and american workers is huge.

05-01-2015, 04:57 AM	#17
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05-01-2015, 06:21 AM	#22
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,791	GM has been making stuff in Mexico for long time too and those people need jobs just as much as Canadians. It's a global company and I don't care who makes it as long as they do a good job, which is the real problem here (concerning the cars not the people who have to find new jobs). The Oshawa team did a pretty damn good job building the GenVs. I hope their replacements do the same. __________________ 2010 SS - Kind of an On3 kit, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.

05-01-2015, 06:43 AM	#25
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	I feel for the good folks at Oshawa who will be effected by this. They have produced a great product in the 5th Gen. They deserve better. Hopefully those who will be losing their jobs will get picked up for another production line... somewhere. I wish they could all be moved to Lansing to work on the 6th Gen. I'm a little confused about the November shutdown date for the 5th Gen line, but I suppose that includes mothballing or relocating 5th Gen specific production equipment. Sounds pretty late to me - may also be a result of the current CAW contract and reflects a worker layoff date rather than a stop-production date. Surely the production of 2015MY Camaros has essentially ceased already. It also seems to me that the Lansing plant should begin building 6th Gens, well... any day now to satisfy dealer demands by October or so. I wonder if this all implies it may be Spring of 2016 before the first 6th Gens hit the dealer lots. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

05-01-2015, 06:57 AM	#26
CatiaJockey Drives: 2010 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ocean Springs, Ms Posts: 2,799 View My Garage	My condolences to the Camaro Build Team, I hope GM brings a new model there to keep everyone employed. Thank You for the time, dedication and pride you built these cars with, the quality is second to none! Best wishes and again, Thank You! __________________

05-01-2015, 12:08 AM	#15
backeddy Banned Drives: 2011 Boxster Spyder (best car ever) Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 1,529	Sad news, I hope you all find work that is comparable, we all (well most of us) appreciate the quality and passion that was put into our cars. I hope our country can do it as well as you did, Thank You!

05-01-2015, 01:26 AM	#16
guerrillakilla13 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 711	man that is sad. GM should at least create a new model of car to take its place. Any idea where the new Camaro plant is going to be?

05-01-2015, 06:16 AM	#21
Dfault Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 989	They would be happy with $5/hr and 1/2 benefits in Mexico. It sucks for that other country, sure, but they'll adapt. If not, they'll be in the situation the United States has been in or got put into when jobs left.