GM Workers go out on Strike...
09-25-2007, 09:10 AM
#62
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i just have a couple of things to say about this
1 i work 12-14 hr days around machinery that can kill if not used properly for under 20.00 bucks an hour. so when i hear them cry its no wonder gm is heading soouth!
2 i know of a Sr. engineer in mich for gm`s testing and design department from a corvette forum and this guy didnt know how to determine the diameter of a wheel? i swear to god!! So idiots like this should get tons more cash because there in a union?? whatever!!
3 hell dump the union and give people that wanna work a chance id take 25 bucks an hour to stand and push a button for 12 hrs a day!!!
1 i work 12-14 hr days around machinery that can kill if not used properly for under 20.00 bucks an hour. so when i hear them cry its no wonder gm is heading soouth!
2 i know of a Sr. engineer in mich for gm`s testing and design department from a corvette forum and this guy didnt know how to determine the diameter of a wheel? i swear to god!! So idiots like this should get tons more cash because there in a union?? whatever!!
3 hell dump the union and give people that wanna work a chance id take 25 bucks an hour to stand and push a button for 12 hrs a day!!!
09-25-2007, 09:14 AM
#63
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Location: Soon to be Longview, Texas
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09-25-2007, 09:18 AM
#64
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It's ok. I agree with SOME of it.
One question regarding your statement on pay for the CEO's. But first, Most make far more than the 100 thousand dollar salaries that you indicated.....more like in the millions and up if you count stock options. But many companies tie the upper management salaries to performance, now. They still might make a million or so, but the 10's of millions are gone (at least in GM's case).
Now, my question.....you have any idea what the UAW or Teamster or AFL leadership makes??? How about ANY of the Powerful unions in this country??
And, I ALMOST hesitate to mention this...but I will, don't forget what is paid under the table to the union.
09-25-2007, 09:26 AM
#65
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MSHA Mining Safety and Health Admin. has been to the mine i work in 4 times this month already due to complaints about safety and health. In all cases the company was cited and fined BIG for all calls. The unions couldnt get the boss to fix the stuff so the guys who called MSHA were advised by the union to go with the last option.
09-25-2007, 09:32 AM
#66
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Sorry about the soapbox but this is something I've been fighting against all my career. People dont understand how it works and why it works so they make assumptions. If I offended anyone I apologize, and hope you ask questions to get some good information.
09-25-2007, 09:49 AM
#67
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Location: Kingsville On
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GM as well as the rest of them are ripping Canadian car buyers off they are making a killing selling cars here and getting free health care.Here`s an example of prices off the U.S.and Canadian websites.
U.S. Price / Canadian Price
Corvette Coupe - 45,075 ----- 68,565
Z06 - 70,000 ----- 90,485
Avalanche LS - 33,360 ----- 38,985
LT - 40,795 ----- 54,060
HHR LS - 16,595 ----- 19,220
2LT - 19,395 ----- 24,070
Tahoe LS - 34,880 ----- 44,230
LTZ - 45,510 ----- 62,375
Express Van - 26,660 ----- 35,630
Impala LS - 21,940 ----- 25,230
SS - 28,920 ----- 35,560
Plus we pay 14% tax on top of that and pay $4.50 a gallon for gas.The Canadian dollar is worth $1.01 U.S. to boot They may be crying to the U.A.W. but they a not letting on what they do to the Canadian buyers.And the Impala is made here I paid $1,095.00 on my HHR for shipping it 10 miles from Detroit how much did you pay.
U.S. Price / Canadian Price
Corvette Coupe - 45,075 ----- 68,565
Z06 - 70,000 ----- 90,485
Avalanche LS - 33,360 ----- 38,985
LT - 40,795 ----- 54,060
HHR LS - 16,595 ----- 19,220
2LT - 19,395 ----- 24,070
Tahoe LS - 34,880 ----- 44,230
LTZ - 45,510 ----- 62,375
Express Van - 26,660 ----- 35,630
Impala LS - 21,940 ----- 25,230
SS - 28,920 ----- 35,560
Plus we pay 14% tax on top of that and pay $4.50 a gallon for gas.The Canadian dollar is worth $1.01 U.S. to boot They may be crying to the U.A.W. but they a not letting on what they do to the Canadian buyers.And the Impala is made here I paid $1,095.00 on my HHR for shipping it 10 miles from Detroit how much did you pay.
