Yes, but they did not bother with MYTHS when they left Michigan for another country. They sure as hell did not move their ops to a non-union state...
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They haven't "left Michigan" they are just closing one manufacturing facility.plant in Hamtown.
They still have the following facilities in Michigan:
World Headquarters--Detroit
R&D and Engineering Facilities--Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills
Manufacturing Facilities--Auburn Hills, Oxford [[X2), Three Rivers
In nearby states, they have an engineering facility in Ft Wayne IN and manufacturing facilities in Ft Wayne, Malvern OH, Minerva OH, Lancaster PA, and Cheektowaga NY.
Also in North America, they have a manufacturing facility in Guanajuato, Mexico.
As of Dec 2011, 62% of their total work force was union.
Traditionally the plants were Chevy Gear & Axle and Chevy Forge.
Yes they do OWN the company and it is their's to run in the ground and sound like you are jealous that they made the money and you didn't! Also would you own a company that paid for 100% effort but only got 70% in actual work I doubt it. So yes my BS reason stands!!
Shareholders, CEO, Board, OEMs, End Customers.... they all didn't care enough.
So, why not make more money?
If you work at the Coca Cola plant and see co-workers walking around drinking Pepsi because its less expensive... do you speak up, join them, or whine?
Since American Axle closes, The pickle plant begins. At least there still jobs for folks who live in Hamtramck and Detroit area.