With a strike upon us ....
Cargo Master
Joined: Apr 2019
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UAW strike funds cant support a long term full walk out. GM at least looks like it is willing to play hard ball. Ford already settled with Canadian unions but the UAW said it wasnt enough for them. some of the demands are crazy to me. im surprised they didnt strike at the Kentucky plant first cause that is Fords money maker.
Cargo Master
Joined: Mar 2005
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Just fyi, uaw shut down the truck plant, but not the lap that makes cars right next to it. It’s clearly a tactic to try and hurt ford the most without chewing through too much strike money. Problem is they had to shutdown satellite shops that supply stuff and when inventory runs out they will have to shut lap down, ford that is. Uaw would be fine with people showing up on fords dime with nothing to do instead of getting strike money. If ford shuts down I assume they pull from unemployment. Sleezy mob tactics.
Lead Driver
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Hartford, WI
Maybe it is like asking rediculous money and they have another agenda that they'll "settle" for? Your kid asks you for a pony and begs and begs. You finally give them a bike, which is what they wanted all along?
Logistics Pro
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Central KY
Truth is, the union is being ridiculous and they are screwing the true middle class who relies on these trucks to work every day, who run small businesses who need parts to repair these trucks, and who will be affected by even more price increases now going forward.
Union = evil.
Lead Driver
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From: Hartford, WI
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Cargo Master
Joined: Apr 2019
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why not make them and see if the auto makers cave? i think the UAW is also worried about its membership numbers with the huge push to EV and are trying to get everything they can now. ive seen it reported its 30-40% less labor needed for EVs.
More Turbo
Joined: Dec 2011
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All those GM trucks still rolling off the line in Mexico probably has Ford thinking of the future. They moved jobs back to the US and battled through some tough times working in partnership with the UAW, and this is what they have to show for it. Sad for both sides.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2021
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Whats a real kicker is when you take the world as a whole the U.S. minimum wage full time worker is in the highest income bracket by thousands of dollars. I dont blame any company in a capitalistic environment for outsourcing the primitive labor jobs that can be done by anyone with an IQ over 80.
Tuned
Joined: Jan 2018
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Whats a real kicker is when you take the world as a whole the U.S. minimum wage full time worker is in the highest income bracket by thousands of dollars. I dont blame any company in a capitalistic environment for outsourcing the primitive labor jobs that can be done by anyone with an IQ over 80.
Tuned
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From: FLORIDA
Hotshot
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: SW VA
If working 32 hours instead of 40, getting a 46% raise, getting 5 weeks vacation, guarantee of a six-figure salary by year 4, and an improved retirement plan is "middle class", then please sign me up.
Truth is, the union is being ridiculous and they are screwing the true middle class who relies on these trucks to work every day, who run small businesses who need parts to repair these trucks, and who will be affected by even more price increases now going forward.
Union = evil.
Truth is, the union is being ridiculous and they are screwing the true middle class who relies on these trucks to work every day, who run small businesses who need parts to repair these trucks, and who will be affected by even more price increases now going forward.
Union = evil.
I swear, if they get this, I am going to seriously consider moving and getting a job there. A lot higher pay and more benefits than I get now, for easier work. Only a 6-hr move for me