GM, DaimlerChrysler to Subsidize AOL for Workers

General Motors

(GM) - Get Report

and

DaimlerChrysler

(DCX)

signed an agreement with

America Online

(AOL)

to provide about 300,000 U.S. workers with online services.

The agreement, which was made with the

United Auto Workers

union, provides access to the AOL service priced at $21.95 a month, but employees will pay a reduced fee of $3 or $5, depending on the type of service. Employees can also choose an AOLTV and DirecTV package for $31.95 a month.

Employees of both companies will also be able to use the AOL service to access employee portals for information and news.