Sources: CNN
The United Auto Workers of the United States vote to call a strike if contract negotiations with Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis are not finalized by the stated deadline. 2023-08-25
General Motors and the United Auto Workers announce that they have reached a tentative deal to end a month-long strike that cost the company US$2 billion. It will be sent to union members tomorrow for final approval. If approved, workers will receive a pay raise and temporary workers will be granted a more simplified path to full-time employment. 2019-10-16
The United States rejects separate requests from General Motors and Chinese-owned Volvo Cars for an exemption to the new 25 percent tariffs on their Chinese-made sport utility vehicle models. 2019-06-4
The United States government fines General Motors $35 million for their delays in recalling small cars with faulty ignition switches. 2014-05-16
General Motors recalls 172,000 Chevrolet Cruzes, citing faulty front axle shafts. 2014-03-28
General Motors announces that it will be closing its Australian Holden manufacturing subsidiary by the end of 2017. 2013-12-11
Mary Barra of General Motors becomes the first female CEO of an automotive company. 2013-12-10
American automaker General Motors strikes a $559 million marketing deal with English football club Manchester United. 2012-08-5
GM completes $2.1 billion purchase of stock held by U.S. Treasury. 2010-12-20
Edward Whitacre, Jr. announces that he will resign as chief executive officer of General Motors effective from September and that he will be replaced by Daniel Akerson. 2010-08-12