What Janesville GM plant closing means to me

5 comments June 3rd, 2008

Before you tell me how self-centered I am, let me tell you that I learned this principle in journalism school. Readers want to know this about a news story upfront: What’s it mean to me?

So, here’s what the Janesville SUV plant closing announced today means to me. I’m afraid I’ll never be able to sell my 1998 Grand Jeep Cherokee (with only 118,000 miles on it) for much more than a song and dance. (My Jeep looks like this one at offroaders.com.)

GM CEO Rick Wagoner Wagoner said the change in the U.S. market to smaller vehicles likely is permanent. “We at GM don’t think this is a spike or a temporary shift.“

Just to be clear, I do feel for those losing their jobs and for the community.

So, what’s the plant closing mean to you?