Shortage of Semiconductors Effects Local Autoworkers

Thursday, 22 April 2021 05:44

By Tami Jeanneret

Some General Motors workers in St. Catharines will be off the job for another two weeks at least.

A parts shortage has extended the shutdown of a key transmission line until May 10th.

The Standard reporting that translates to roughly two thirds of the 1,200 workers at the plant who are impacted by the shortage

A lack of semiconductors is causing disruptions for the majority of automakers.

The Ford plant in Oakville is currently in the first week of a three week shutdown because of the global shortage of the microchips.

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