Local leaders surprised by Wagoner's comments
A statement by General Motors Chairman Rock Wagoner paints a dim picture of the automaker's future in Janesville.
Tim Cullen, co-chair of the GM Retention Task Force, says he's surprised by Wagoner's comments to reporters. He says GM didn't contact the governor's office, Congressman Paul Ryan's office or Senator Russ Feingold's office Tuesday. Cullen says he heard about the statement through the media, which contradicts a previous agreement with the company. For nine months, GM has asked the task force to communicate directly with them rather than through the media.
Cullen says the task force has zeroed in on getting GM to stay in Janesville, but there are a variety of other efforts to fund a new use for the plant. Efforts to bring jobs back to the building will continue, but Cullen says the jobs might not be GM jobs.
Cullen and task force co-chair Brad Dutcher are meeting with the governor Friday for a prescheduled meeting about the future of the plant.
related STORIES
- Spring Hill plant expected ... (16)
By ASSOCIATED PRESS ... 09/15/10
- Odds against Janesville GM ... (76)
By GAZETTE STAFF 08/06/10
Mar 17, 2009 at 11:08 p.m.
Suggest removal
It would be nice to know what Wagoner's statement said. That would have helped clarify what this article was all about.
Before you post a comment, consider this:
Note: GazetteXtra.com does not condone or review every comment. Read more in our User Policy AgreementPost Comment
Commenting requires registration.