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GM, Ford, Fiat Chrysler target to reopen factories from May 18: Report

Ford said in a statement it is yet to determine when it will resume production at its North American plants, while Fiat Chrysler said it will communicate new restart dates in due course

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The companies are working with the union on drawing up safety protocols for reducing exposure risk for workers, but haven't finalized those terms yet, according to the WSJ report

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2 min read Last Updated : Apr 28 2020 | 10:46 AM IST

General Motors Co, Ford Motor Co and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV are targeting to resume some production at their US factories from May 18 after shutting down in March due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Executives from the companies tentatively settled on the timeline following talks with United Auto Workers (UAW) leaders and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's office, the Journal said on Monday, citing people familiar with the plans.

However, Ford said in a statement it is yet to determine when it will resume production at its North American plants, while Fiat Chrysler said it

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