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UAW, LSC approve four-year contract
Adrian Daily Telegram, MI “After long, difficult and tedious negotiations, members of UAW Local 3000 at Lenawee Stamping Corp. in Tecumseh … ratified a new, four-year contract,” said UAW Local 3000 President Tom Spears. “This agreement includes a modern work structure that … |
Christian Streiff has made a career of waging and often losing corporate battles, but the outspoken executive’s exit from carmaker Peugeot may say more about a culture clash in French boardrooms than his own record.
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Canadian stocks fall sharply, tracking losses on global equity markets, as tumbling oil prices, the possible bankruptcy of troubled automaker General Motors as well as worries over the global economy sour investor sentiment.
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Now That Wagoner Is Out, Will Obama Kick the UAW to the Curb?
FOXNews By Liz Peek Here’sa positive spin on President Obama’s dismissal of Rick Wagoner: maybe it lays the groundwork for demanding serious concessions from the UAW. The union was a major contributor to Obama’s presidential campaign — to the tune of about $5 … Video: Fairfax Workers React To GM Shakeup GM, UAW optimistic  Comment by Gary Chaison Prof. of Industrial Relations, Clark University |
President Obama says his administration won’t let the struggling U.S. auto industry ’simply vanish,’ as shares of General Motors fall about 25% after the White House says bankruptcy may be an option for both GM and Chrysler.
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President Obama says his administration won’t let the struggling U.S. auto industry ’simply vanish,’ as shares of General Motors fall about 25% after the White House says bankruptcy may be an option for both GM and Chrysler.
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UAW active rolls drop 7% to 431037, a new low point
Detroit Free Press, United States By Justin Hyde • Free Press Washington Staff • March 31, 2009 WASHINGTON – Active members of the UAW declined by 7% to 431037 workers last year, a new low point for the union which has been decimated by plant closings and job cuts by Detroit automakers … UAW membership falls to new post-World War II low |
A look at the Obama administration’s plan for General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC: ——– GENERAL MOTORS CORP.: — President Barack Obama’s auto task force determined that General Motors has not presented a viable plan that would succeed.
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The President says that U.S. car makers must come up with stronger turnaround plans to ‘justify an investment of additional taxpayer dollars.’
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With GM's Wagoner Ousted, Should Union Head Have Met the Same Fate?
FOXNews Even though UAW President Ron Gettelfinger argues that his workers have made significant concessions in recent years, analysts say the offerings were too little, too late. In forcing the resignation of General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner, President Obama … |
It’s not as if Detroit’s business culture isn’t going through enough upheaval. President Barack Obama has ousted General Motors head Rick Wagoner while the Detroit News made some history of its own.
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WSJ’s John Stoll discusses the Obama administration’s plans for General Motors and Chrysler. With billions of dollars of taxpayer money on the line, John says the administration intends to work closely with GM to forge a more dramatic restructuring for the company.
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UAW membership falls to new post-World War II low
The Detroit News, MI The UAW has lost more than 107000 members in the last two years, and a total of 270000 members since 2001. The annual report shows the UAW's net assets fell by about $50 million to $1.2 billion, but it has remained financially stable. … |
WSJ’s John Stoll discusses the Obama administration’s plans for General Motors and Chrysler. With billions of dollars of taxpayer money on the line, John says the administration intends to work closely with GM to forge a more dramatic restructuring for the company.
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WSJ’s John Stoll discusses the Obama administration’s plans for General Motors and Chrysler. With billions of dollars of taxpayer money on the line, John says the administration intends to work closely with GM to forge a more dramatic restructuring for the company.
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