The shrinking demand for full-size pick-up trucks in the U.S. has finally caught up with GM as the American automaker announced that it plans to cease production of the second shift at the Pontiac Truck plant in May 1, 2008. According to the Oakland Press, the cut down could leave between 800 and 900 members of UAW Local 594 out of work for good. UAW (United Auto Workers) officials began notifying GM employees about the future cutbacks on Thursday afternoon (Oct. 18).
The shrinking demand for full-size pick-up trucks in the