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DuffMan · 12-22-2008, 03:24 PM

Isn't there a price built in to any of the big 3's vehicles that is used for union pensions. Something like 2 - 3,000, on every car.
So their cars are overpriced (not to mention, not that good) and people don't buy them. They go buy a Honda or Nissan, who don't employ union workers and can sell their cars for less.
I don't agree with comparing someone who screws bolts all day at Ford and makes $70/hour, and a teacher or police/fire man.
They negotiate their contracts with the govt. who is less than flexible.

12-22-2008, 03:24 PM	#78
DuffMan Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 127.0.0.1 Exp:	Isn't there a price built in to any of the big 3's vehicles that is used for union pensions. Something like 2 - 3,000, on every car. So their cars are overpriced (not to mention, not that good) and people don't buy them. They go buy a Honda or Nissan, who don't employ union workers and can sell their cars for less. I don't agree with comparing someone who screws bolts all day at Ford and makes $70/hour, and a teacher or police/fire man. They negotiate their contracts with the govt. who is less than flexible. __________________ Pass the bacon.