Tue. 11/03/09 05:10 PM
This vote comes down to one thing, and that is the lack of leadership. A good leader will get it members to follow, especially during times of uncertaintly. VP Bob King is a smart man, but does not have the ability to close the deal or lead its members. It's one thing to be able to negotiate a good contract, you also have to get your members to believe in you enough to sell it. There has been speculation is recent articles that Bob King will succedd Ron Gettelfinger as President. If this is true, I pray that the UAW board rethinks this decision based on recent events. I want this and all Unions to succeed because it is good for everyone, but I don't believe they can without leaders who have vision and can lead.Certainly there is someone else in the UAW leaders besides Bob King that has vision and can lead. Just something to think about. Bob is out of touch, just look at the evidence.
