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Ford Motor Co.'s Camacari, Brazil Assembly Plant.

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Posted by Besoeker 2008-11-24 09:39|| || Front Page|| [11129 views ] Top

#1 When I worked at Ford my average co-worker was on the job for 130 days per year, and was paid for 260. They took turns milking "long term disability" benefits. As for sick pay, somehow everyone is "ill" for each of the 12 allowed sick days. Then there is the paid 8 day Christmas shutdown, and the paid 16 day Summer maintenance closures, in addition to up to 12 weeks of annual holiday. And, oh yah, drug addiction and alcoholism are designated "illnesses" in the UAW contract. No Trustee-in-Bankruptcy would allow the fraud that goes on at the Big Three.

Posted by Goober Sneamble4879 2008-11-24 16:35|| 2008-11-24 16:35|| Front Page Top

#2 The thing we all have to understand is that the average auto worker, textile worker, steel worker, bank teller, computer programmer, electrical engineer, etc. has no more value in a global economy than his or her counterparts in other countries. It's scary for me when I think that some guy in India can produce software that's just as good as mine for a mere pittance compared to what I get. He lives in a shack while I live in a nice suburban home with a big yard, new carpet, and a 60 inch TV. But the value of my work is no greater. I'm a spoiled brat because I need a hot shower in clean water, Starbucks coffee and a nice car in which to drive to work every morning. How can I justify this extravagant lifestyle? I tell myself I have to work harder and smarter than they do but I know I don't. I'm just lucky and that's really all there is to it. If I can understand this, why can't the leaders of the UAW? Do they know something I don't or are they going to lead their people to the unemployment line just like the textile workers and steel workers before them?

Posted by Ebbang Uluque6305 2008-11-24 17:22|| 2008-11-24 17:22|| Front Page Top

#3 "If I can understand this, why can't the leaders of the UAW?"

They understand it just fine, EU.

They. Don't. Care.

They're only interested in the same thing most politicians are interested in - protecting their phoney-baloney jobs.

Posted by Barbara Skolaut">Barbara Skolaut 2008-11-24 18:03|| http://ariellestjohndesigns.com/]">[http://ariellestjohndesigns.com/] 2008-11-24 18:03|| Front Page Top

#4 Right they understand it just fine.

Did you really think the Union Bosses give a rats arse about the workers?

Check out Betrayal - How Union Bosses Shake Down Their Members and Corrupt American Politics by Linda Chavez. Its an eye opener.

Posted by CrazyFool 2008-11-24 18:16|| 2008-11-24 18:16|| Front Page Top

#5 Everytime I hear about the Union's crap I think of the Philippines. Millions of people willing and ready to work who would be grateful and even speak english.

Posted by CrazyFool 2008-11-24 18:19|| 2008-11-24 18:19|| Front Page Top

#6 OK. I understand that the union is a racket to be exploited by the leaders. But when all of the workers have been laid off what's left to exploit?

Posted by Ebbang Uluque6305 2008-11-24 18:58|| 2008-11-24 18:58|| Front Page Top

#7 Strange as it may seem, union members till pay union dues while on layoff.

Posted by Besoeker 2008-11-24 18:59|| 2008-11-24 18:59|| Front Page Top

#8 E.U: Taxpayers.

Posted by DoDo 2008-11-24 19:03|| 2008-11-24 19:03|| Front Page Top

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