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Tue. 11/03/09 05:33 PM

Consequences for Ford too.

You don't seem to understand. The fall of American unions will only hurt the economy. All throughout history, big business has been trying to kill this country with and without governments help. The great railroad strike of 1877, the coal strikes of 1902, and trade associations to name a few of the examples. This union v. management fight is about one thing and one thing only. Big business greed. I worked for American Axle and witnessed first had how evil these corporate blood suckers are. Americans should put aside their jealousy and support unions. Without the unions, everyone stands to lose--no matter what profession you may be in.

Government will always choose a side. When it stands to benifit the economy, they support minimum wage hikes, the 40 hour workweek, time and a half for overtime, and equal opportunity employment. When it doesn't benefit the economy they claim to practice Laissez-faire. History always repeats itself and government needs to let these companies die if they can't afford to provide good wages to their employees. Ford posted billion dollar profits, no concessions! F them!

Tue. 11/03/09 01:08 AM

Consequences for Ford too.

I'm not union, nor an autoworker, but I have an opinion. Ford says there will be consequences to the union's rejection to concessions? At the same time Ford boasts about billion dollar profits? I have a bit of consequential information for you too, Ford--take any more business over seas and Americans will begin to realize that these cheaper, fuel efficient foreign cars are an option. There is no more American made automakers. We're free to buy Japanese.

Say no to concessions! Say no to big business! Say no to out-sourcing! Say no to foreign made Ford!

Mon. 02/23/09 10:43 AM

Yeah, buy Amreican cars..

So you can fill them up with foreign oil and drive to Ikea and buy some furniture. Get real.

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