Monthly Archives: October 2009

First Scozzafava supporter goes to…Owens – Albany Times Union

Posted on October 31, 2009 by FredR

First Scozzafava supporter goes to…OwensAlbany Times Union“We would like to commend Dede Scozzafava for a hard-fought campaign and she will always be a friend of the UAW. Like Bill Owens, she has been a fighter for …and more » source … Continue reading →

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Ford UAW deal doomed – Detroit Free Press

Posted on October 31, 2009 by FredR

MiamiHerald.com Ford UAW deal doomedDetroit Free PressWith just a few UAW locals left to vote, UAW officials have concluded that there is no way that a proposal to modify its labor contract …Ford,UAW Contract Rejected By Rank-And-File-SourcesWall Street JournalFord deal … Continue reading →

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Ford,UAW Contract Rejected By Rank-And-File-Sources – Wall Street Journal

Posted on October 31, 2009 by FredR

MiamiHerald.com Ford,UAW Contract Rejected By Rank-And-File-SourcesWall Street JournalUAW President Ron Gettelfinger told Dow Jones Newswires on Friday he will not continue bargaining or conduct a re-vote. Ford will now have to wait for any …Ford deal with UAW goes down … Continue reading →

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Union Votes Down Ford Concessions – Wall Street Journal

Posted on October 31, 2009 by FredR

Union Votes Down Ford ConcessionsWall Street JournalUAW President Ron Gettelfinger told Dow Jones Newswires on Friday he will not continue bargaining or conduct a re-vote. Ford will now have to wait for any … source Tags: concession, Ford, UAW, Union

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More UAW locals vote no on Ford deal – The Detroit News

Posted on October 31, 2009 by FredR

Boston Globe More UAW locals vote no on Ford dealThe Detroit NewsAnd at UAW Local 862 in Louisville, which represents workers at both the Louisville Assembly Plant and Kentucky Truck Plant, 84 percent voted no. …UAW on pace to reject … Continue reading →

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New Chrysler offers early retirement – Detroit Free Press

Posted on October 31, 2009 by FredR

New Chrysler offers early retirementDetroit Free PressChrysler Group LLC is offering early retirement packages to its 23000 hourly UAW workers for the first time since exiting bankruptcy, …and more » source Tags: Chrysler, UAW

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PREVIEW-Ford seen narrowing loss, focus on cash burn – Reuters

Posted on October 31, 2009 by FredR

Reuters PREVIEW-Ford seen narrowing loss, focus on cash burnReutersFord's US factory workers at several UAW locals have rejected making further concessions to the automaker and the overall vote may fail. If the vote fails, …Ford Sales Analyst: Oct Sales Rate … Continue reading →

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UAW on pace to reject new Ford contract – Detroit Free Press

Posted on October 31, 2009 by FredR

MiamiHerald.com UAW on pace to reject new Ford contractDetroit Free PressFor the first time in more than three decades, UAW members at Ford Motor Co. are on track to reject a labor contract negotiated by their …UAW says no new … Continue reading →

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Ford’s Plan to Cut Costs Falls Short in Union Vote (at The New York Times)

Posted on October 31, 2009 by FredR

Ford Motor Co. workers have overwhelmingly rejected contract changes that would have allowed the automaker to cut labor costs.source Tags: Ford, Union

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Daimler AG Q3 2009 Earnings Call Transcript (at Seeking Alpha)

Posted on October 31, 2009 by FredR

Ford Motor Co. workers have overwhelmingly rejected contract changes that would have allowed the automaker to cut labor costs.source Tags: Daimler, Ford

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Ford, UAW reach tentative agreement on contract – MarketWatch

Posted on October 31, 2009 by FredR

Ford, UAW reach tentative agreement on contractMarketWatchThe agreement covers about 41000 UAW workers and will allow the automaker to improve its competitiveness, Ford said. The agreement still needs to be …UAW-Ford reach tentative contract agreementBizjournals.comFord, UAW agree to tentative deal … Continue reading →

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Union Votes Down Ford Concessions (at The Wall Street Journal Online)

Posted on October 31, 2009 by FredR

Ford Motor Co. workers have overwhelmingly rejected contract changes that would have allowed the automaker to cut labor costs.source Tags: concession, Ford, Union

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Ford workers reject contract changes (AP)

Posted on October 31, 2009 by FredR

Ford Motor Co. workers have overwhelmingly rejected contract changes that would have allowed the automaker to cut labor costs.source Tags: Ford, UAW

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More UAW locals vote no on new Ford deal – The Detroit News

Posted on October 31, 2009 by FredR

MiamiHerald.com More UAW locals vote no on new Ford dealThe Detroit NewsAnd at UAW Local 862 in Louisville, which represents workers at both the Louisville Assembly Plant and Kentucky Truck Plant, 84 percent voted no. …UAW says no new Ford … Continue reading →

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Ford’s Canadian Union Agrees on Concessions – New York Times

Posted on October 31, 2009 by FredR

Globe and Mail Ford's Canadian Union Agrees on ConcessionsNew York Times“The UAW agreement is not relevant here.” In the United States, Ford workers were voting against contract modifications by a margin of more than 2-to-1, …Ford, CAW reach tentative deal … Continue reading →

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