Laid Off GM Workers 'Cruze' Back To Lordstown

from National Public Radio

GM is adding 1,200 jobs at its assembly plant in Lordstown, Ohio, to make the fuel-efficient compact Cruze. GM North America President Mark Reuss drove from Detroit to Lordstown in a Cruze, calling the compact the rebirth of the company. Reuss says the plant will rehire a full shift of laid off workers to make the vehicle.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, February 24, 2010