The United Auto Workers union filed a lawsuit against General Motors last Tuesday to prevent the closing of plants in three different states: Ohio, Maryland, and Michigan. UAW alleges that doing so is a violation of their current contract. The plant in Lordstown, Ohio is set to seize production this upcoming week on March 8th. Earlier, in November, GM made an announcement stating that the three plants will be “unallocated.” UAW representatives state that the company purposefully chose that word, to avoid contract breach, however, it has the same meaning as idle or close. The two parties have attempted to reach a solution but were unfruitful. UAW representatives are determined to ensure their contract is honored.
See "UAW sues General Motors to stop plant closings in 3 states", The Washington Post, February 26, 2019