And what also came to mind amid talks of health care benefits and contract extensions is just home many vehicles, products and services GM manufacturers or is involved with in some capacity.
According to Wikipedia.com, more than nine million GM cars and trucks were produced globally in 2006 under the brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Holden, Hummer, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn and Vauxhall.
General Motors is the majority shareholder in GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Co. of South Korea and has had collaborative ventures in technology and manufacturing with several international automakers, including Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation of China.
General Motors parts and accessories are sold under GM Performance Parts, GM Goodwrench and ACDelco brands through GM Service and Parts Operations which supplies GM dealerships and distributors worldwide.
GM engines and transmissions are marketed through GM Powertrain. GM's largest national market is the United States, followed by China, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Germany.
GM half owns a finance company, General Motors Acceptance Corporation Financial Services, which offers automotive, residential and commercial financing and insurance. GM's OnStar subsidiary is a vehicle safety, security and information service provider.
General Motors, founded in 1908 in Flint, Mich., has approximately 284,000 employees and more than 300,000 retirees. Its global headquarters is based Detroit, Michigan and its European headquarters is in Zurich, Switzerland. GM manufactures its cars and trucks in 33 countries.
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http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2007/9/24/112716/938
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Auto_Workers
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Gettelfinger
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Motors
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