Marchione: CAW Must Come To "Stark Realization" Of The Facts
Published: September 14th, 2012
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As negotiations between the Big Three and the CAW continue to grind away, Sergio Marchionne had more strong language for the union.
Speaking at a charity event for the United Way in Detroit, Marchionne told Reuters
“The facts are the facts and I think that ignoring them or sweeping them under the carpet is not going to make anybody’s life better…”My sincere hope is that we all come to the stark realization of where we are and then we move it on from here,”
Marchionne wouldn’t elaborate on his comments, but having already developed a reputation as being the toughest of the Big Three negotiators, Chrysler is likely digging in their heels for a fight – but maybe not a strike.
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There's always somewhere else that will do a job for cheaper that manufacturers have to "compete" with. Some mythical factory in some far off land that will work for $1 less an hour so give us some concessions and tax breaks. Where in the USA is this mythical factory? Pretty much all of Chrysler's USA plants are running at capacity. Amazing how many folks want to support something that is directly counter to their best interests.
I'm not sure that the CAW is asking for more, I think they are trying to save what they have, there is quite a difference between the two. Like it or not, a deal is a deal (contract), and guess what, the automakers now want to renege on that deal. I made a deal (contract) with a dealership to repair my car. they did not do the work that was promised, yet I was FORCED BY THE COURTS to pay for improper and undone work, because I agreed to the deal (contract). So, if I as an individual, am forced to abide by the terms of an agreement I willingly entered into, why shouldn't the automakers be held to the same terms of the law? Or is the law solely dependent on the amount of cash you have to spend on legal fees?
Just like gambling casinos, the house always wins So does management. The unions just don't see that, there is mistrust. They should know that regardless of how much a union may "win", it's only as good a deal until the plant closes, the company goes out of business or sells for "assets only" and everyone loses. The "fat cats" always get theirs, right or wrong. The sooner everyone understands that and accepts that, the better. For better or for worse...
So Sergio wants the spread of shitty jobs ? Wait until the hard reality will kick in (already started) that the X-ers and Y-ers don't have money. That flat of wages since '73 onward has only increased debt.