Metal workers from General Motors approve suspension of labor contract

Metal workers from automobile manufacturer General Motors (GM) in the city of São José dos Campos, São Paulo, have approved the layoff plan (temporary suspension of labor contract) presented by the company. The decision was made on Tuesday (Aug 26) during a meeting with around 2,500 employees.

The measure reflects the current situation faced by the Brazilian automotive industry. Production floors are full and sales are on the wane at at least 11 manufacturers, like GM, which have announced plans to reduce the output in the country.