FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen says the state is preparing for an increase in unemployment claims once the General Motors Corp. assembly plant in Spring Hill closes its doors later this month.
The governor told reporters Tuesday that the state did its best to try to persuade GM to keep the plant open but that "it was probably always a hopeless quest."
The plant was one of three finalists to build a new small car for GM, but the company ultimately chose a plant in Michigan.
Auto assembly at Spring Hill is scheduled to cease around Thanksgiving, idling about 2,000 employees, though about 500 workers will continue in other parts of the complex that will remain in operation.
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So much for the Saturn. Thanks to all the on-the-line-worker employees for your enthusiasm, your quality workmanship, and your dedication. You fought the good fight. Your union flat-out abandoned you and even threw you under the bus.
Good luck in your search for employment.
Come over to Volkswagen here in Chattanooga...and bring your expertise with you. They are a strong and energetic German company...and the euro is stronger than ever -- although you will be paid in devalued US dollars at the current rate of $1,085.70 per troy oz of gold [and rapidly and steadily devaluing further as we speak].