This ad reminds me of the kid who kills his parents then wants leniency from the court because he's an orphan.
Can't say I have much sympathy for them after reading this, why should we pay for their stupidity? We'd be throwing good money after bad and then would have to continue to bail them out because we already made the investment.
If the UAW cared for all the people who would be losing their job, they would have been talking concessions long before this crisis. That they've finally realized that they had to, doesn't win them any points.
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It's simple really. Some American companies have been sending their reps to companies like Toyota for 20 years and didn't get it until very very recently...makes you wonder what had they been doing in the last 19 years before that.
I believe reforms are in need for these companies and without much argument, it should be deep and extensive. Also, these current CEOs must go as a condition for a bailout. Even the UAW head may have to go for a younger guy who would be open to all options- as part of the condition. New blood will most likely bring in reforms to make the union more modernised, and more inclined to understand the new realities.
You know, as a guy based in Australia, and being Asian, its not coincidental that I believe Toyota has better cars(even if some of them aren't as stylish). I believe that GM et al has to modernise- and stay ahead of the curve. If not Toyota will eat them for lunch and dinner also, and become their supper.
My Accord is coming up on 100K miles and It's NEVER had a malfunction. I've had to replace tires, sure, and other things that wear out like wiper blades and brake pads and so forth, but really the only thing wrong with it is that the moon roof doesn't work anymore. Whoopee. All I do is put gas in it and change the oil. And I changed the transmission fluid...AT 90K MILES, per the manual.
The paint is starting to look a little ratty so I'm thinking of re-painting gunmetal gray and getting the interior detailed and buying new hubcaps. It would basically be like having a new car. Is 200K in my future? I wouldn't be surprised.
UAW = Unemployed Auto Worker.
Union yes!
So basically, the senate kills the auto bailout because the UAW still wants GM, Chrysler, Ford auto workers to get paid more just because they are building american cars. Cute. It is obvious these idiots still don't get it.
Ever wonder what a UAW contract looks like? It is over 2200 pages and weighs 22 pounds. It no wonder the big three can not compete in the global market. Honda and Toyota don't have to deal with that kind of crap. It would take a team of lawyers just to understand this document. You can see the document here. 2215 pages of inefficiency brought to you by the UAW
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