Honda extends shutdown through May 8

GREENSBURG — Honda is extending the production suspension for its automobile, engine and transmission plants in North America, including the plant in Greensburg, by one week, through May 8. Honda began its automobile production suspension in North America on March 23.

The majority of salaried and support associates at Honda operations in the U.S. will be furloughed for an additional week and will return to work on May 8 or 11 depending on location. This is an extension of the current two-week furlough period that started in late April.