Breaking News: Strike is Over!

[tonystewart]

Originally Posted by kenmi

Good will to all GM management and workers. I see a huge resurgence of manufacturing and unions that will save this country! You are not alone. A lot of people are rooting for you!

Thanks, you obviously know the sacrifices we make (family and our bodies ) to make GM #1

Originally Posted by GM Factory Rat

You know, it works both ways my friend. I have very little problem getting along with anyone in life. But what you suggest is:

1. Allow people to continue to flood this section of the forum with their own personal beliefs, attacks and "Half Baked" facts on Union members at GM BUT:

2. Dont reply to them in the name of "Good Union PR" with factual real world experience on the subject.....You might make them feel "Uncomfortable" for doing so and setting the record straight.

I've got a better idea, since this disscussion will be moved there soon, Just exactly what purpose does the "Union and Labor Relations" section of this forum serve....Other than to fan the flames and add fuel to the fire on these very topics......Get rid of it off GMI.....Problem solved! No more arguments. Othewise, Sorry but I dont "Lie down" for anyone who's personally attacking me or my lifestyle.....especially those who dont know their "Azz from a hole in the ground" on the subject and simply hopping on the bandwagon for the sake of doing so!

IT SEEMS TO BE NORMAL TO ATTACK THE UNION GUYS ON THIS SITE AND THE MEDIATORS DO JACK AND FROM WHAT IVE READ IT LOOKS ONE SIDED

Originally Posted by New_Mexico_Sunset_on_Rt66

I
know when I went to the 2006 NAIAS I met a woman who worked the SSR paint line at Lansing. I talked with her about GM's decision to close Lansing at the time. Her eyes started to well up. I think she was more thinking about her co-workers who hadn't found another job. She said she found another job within the company. I think many UAW members are passionate about their job. Building cars which many consumers get an emotional attachment to, and is the engine of our economy, has to be a rewarding job.

Let's build some kick ass products. From designers, to the engineers, to management supporting these products, to the "worker-bee" on the line, let's "get r' done"!

RIGHT ON, I HONESTLY CANT TELL U THE PRIDE I FEEL WHEN A TRUCK I MADE ROLLS DOWN THE STREET

[quote=Clownzilla] This is not trash talking the unions (although I can't stand them)


WHY? Did a union worker give you a ticket or something, I really dont get these types of comments

[DuSpinnst]

Originally Posted by tonystewart

IT SEEMS TO BE NORMAL TO ATTACK THE UNION GUYS ON THIS SITE AND THE MEDIATORS DO JACK AND FROM WHAT IVE READ IT LOOKS ONE SIDED

Oh they do stuff, for example I was banned from the UAW Strike threads for going over the top, specifically the posts between me a GM Factory Rat. That's why I didn't post what I posted in there, here. I was told to cool it off.

Anyway, that was those threads this is that one, I try not to let comments in one thread spill over into another.

Originally Posted by tonystewart

WHY? Did a union worker give you a ticket or something, I really dont get these types of comments

Many people don't like Unions for Economic Reasons, they view the Union as an archaic institution that handcuffs a corporation from doing what it needs to do to make a profit.

Also many people who dislike Unions look at what Unions where back in the 1920's and 30's (fighting for a decent wage, safe work place, standard hours, etc) and they compare them to today's Union and they wonder what happened.

Labor Relations is a BIG aspect of Business education, and the common teachings are about what is wrong with the current Union and how it burts Business and Profit.

[bwieland]

Hello —

I'm a reporter at the Lansing State Journal working on a story about the tentative agreement. I realize not all details are out yet, but I'm looking for GM hourly workers who are willing to talk about their impressions of the contract so far. Do you think it will be approved or are you hearing a lot of resistance to it on the job?

I understand that there's something of a heated discussion going on in this thread and that non-GM workers have strong opinions, too, but for purposes of this story, I really am looking only for GM workers who are UAW members. If you happen to be in Michigan, that's good, and if you work in Lansing, better yet.

I can be reached toll-free at 800-433-6946 and ask for me at X1348, or directly at 517-267-1348. By email, I can be reached at bwieland@lsj.com. Thanks!

Barbara Wieland
Lansing State Journal

[Gm_Tooler]

Originally Posted by shadams

I hear ya, but keep in mind that although you don't take this place seriously, many do. There are many long time members here that use this site as their sole means of information. Believe it or not their are more people here to share knowledge and participate in meaningful conversation then are here to troll, so it is a place where people are influenced, for better or worse. At times this place has as much credibility as many other media outlets, and that is proven by the various places that link to us for their sites info.

Please continue to post, we really need someone with your expertise on here to help verify information, esp in the UAW sections. Take care!

I can't argue this point. And I do come here primarily for the reasons you mention. Thanks.

[HashiriyaS14]

It's too bad they didn't send in the Pinkertons.......it would've made for great YouTube videos.

[red_rider]

Originally Posted by KUZCO

you tried to make fun of my post with that unicorn garbage last night and you got pimpslapped so i would be a little bitter too......

Why don't u try answering the question which was

"Once again, why does it have to be $27 per hour or $9 per hour? I haven't read one post where someone suggested pay should be cut by 2/3. The concensus seems to be that wages should be what the rest of the industry sees, but not $9."

[GMCdriver]

Originally Posted by red_rider

Why don't u try answering the question which was

"Once again, why does it have to be $27 per hour or $9 per hour? I haven't read one post where someone suggested pay should be cut by 2/3. The concensus seems to be that wages should be what the rest of the industry sees, but not $9."

I wouldn't bother checking back for his answer, he got banned two days ago.