[oldeguy]

I've been listening to a talk show all day, while working at my second job, and rhe CAW settlement was a very hot topic. All of the callers let it be known that the CAW didn't give enough back. The callers felt that the Auto workers are overpaid spoiled brats. Fortunately, for me, cause I can see Meford magically reaching through the internet world and grabbing me by the throat, if I agreed, I believe that the Autoworkers deserve to be well compensated. Besides losing jobs already, and with more losses to come, now the union workers are being asked to give back some hard earned compensations to hopefully keep the company going. What has the management side done? As I have stated previously, it isn't the worker's fault that the product they are building is not buyable is it? GM, Ford and Chrysler have made vehicles in the past that are not appealing to the car buyers, and all three didn't adjust to the times, in time, to more fuel efficient vehicles. Ford, is starting to turn it around, or at least seem to have a plan. Chrysler, if they survive, may have some hope, with their rebadged Fiats. GM? who knows.

During this recession/depression, all sorts of people are going to be asked to sacrifice for the "good of the company". But, the perception that autoworkers and if I can add, Government union workers, like me, are overpaid spoiled brats will stay. If I may ask, on a personal side note, may I ask how everyone felt when Bob Rae brought in his Rae Days for Government employees?