GM chief applies pressure for pay break from union

January 20, 1982

By With Analysis From Monitor Correspondents Around The World
Edited By Karla Vallance

Detroit

General Motors chairman Roger Smith is threatening to shut down more GM plants if the No. 1 automaker does not win an immediate ''competitive wage rate'' from the United Automobile Workers.

GM chief applies pressure for pay break from union

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