The whole jet thing was just a bit out of control. I agree that they should show that reductions come at the top but how many ran at lunch time to have the free catered lunch when the US Govt is in deep financial trouble?? I saw a lot of $500 and up suits also so should they have showed up in sweats???
The problem is they did not show up with a plan. They did nothing to show how they were goin to change their business to assure a return on our investment. The mistake they made was going in there like it was a bank loan and it isn't. Heck, Ford pretty much said they really didn't even need the money and only wanted the left over $3billion to be saved for them in the future.
As important as it is to us there is the other 75% of Americans who just look at them as another business and they should be treated as such. The made a great point as to where does the handouts stop?? What Industry is next.
There is no way all three will survive if one goes down. At least 2 will go and probably the other will be bought or divided up. The suppliers can't take that large of a loss.
I think the union deal is just been beat to death. How anybody can dispute that the UAW in the past got out of control in their demands which they got because of threats to shut down production I am lost. Skilled labor should be rewarded. Unskilled labor should be treated fairly but not payed more than 1st year attorneys. If I do not like my job I leave and better myself to get a better job. I do not continue doing the same exact same thing and demand higher wages and threaten the Co.
Yes you should have extended coverages but what you are not getting is they are paying so much out to past employees it can't be extended to you. You are also being beat out of a whole bunch of stuff because of the greedy guy who came before you. You are paying for it more than me so if you are ok with it I guess you have a plan when you hit 65. I applaud your loyalty but you have to see that not entirely to blame it is part of the cause.
Once again how many took action and wrote a letter or email to back the Co's???? That is why there was no vote and they are screwed. NO VOICE NO REPRESENTATION!!! Don't blame the unions and CEO's blame yourself!!
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