DELPHI UPDATE – September 15, 2006

Judge Grants Delphi’s Request for Indefinite Postponement of Section 1113-1114 Hearings

During a status conference with United States Bankruptcy Judge Robert Drain, Delphi sought an indefinite postponement of the Section 1113-1114 trial. Yesterday afternoon the judge granted Delphi’s request, and the trial has been postponed for an undetermined period of time. Judge Drain has scheduled a status conference for September 28, when Delphi is expected to advise the Court on how it wishes to proceed - whether to resume the 1113-1114 proceedings or further postpone the trial.

Delphi states that it sought another adjournment of the 1113-1114 trial based on continued progress in bankruptcy claims discussions it has held with certain financial stakeholders. However, the UAW is not a party to these talks. While we have continued our discussions with General Motors and Delphi on issues concerning our members and retirees, we have no meaningful progress to report. Delphi’s further postponement of the 1113-1114 proceedings is not an indication of any resolution of the many difficult and complex issues impacting UAW members and retirees.

Ron Gettelfinger Cal Rapson
President Vice President and Director
International Union, UAW UAW General Motors Department