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Originally Posted by trapin
Your logic is backwards. In all the years I've worked for GM I have had pension payments deducted from my paycheck (this was when I was not in a salaried union). Those deductions have always been there so yes, I have PAID INTO IT, even when there wasn't some union contract calling the shots for me. So I am entitled to "something" when I go. Also, I am not going to get health insurance when I retire due to my hire-in date and crazy as it might seem...I agree with that. Why the hell should a company be responsible for someone's health care when that person no longer works for them? Geez if we're going to go that far what else can we do for you during your retirement? How about pay for your internet too? Your cable? Maybe we can pick up your phone tab and water bill for ya while we're at it. Gimmie a break.
Much love.
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Tony,
I understand your frustration totally. It's not your fault a handful of people ran this American icon into the ground.
My opinion is from first hand experience. I've signed on to 3 of these union contracts myself and I've written checks to those benefit programs totaling over $1M this year alone.
Please don't misconstrued my statements for being anything other than an outside opinion. It's hard to understand when you stand on the other side of the wall.
It bothers me that you have to go through this Tony. The guys at Lateral-G have been great to me and I consider everyone here like a big family, it hurts to see you in this situation.
Respectfully,
Rich Allen