Autoworker chief pleads for government aid

camaro5 · 11-30-2008, 06:01 PM

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Sunday November 30, 1:58 pm ET
By Julie Hirschfeld Davis, Associated Press Writer
Autoworker chief pleads for government aid as Detroit's Big 3 prepare plans for Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The head of the United Auto Workers made a public plea Sunday for government help for U.S. carmakers as the Big Three put the final touches on stabilization plans to submit to Congress.

"We cannot afford to see these companies fail," said Ron Gettelfinger, the UAW chief, calling on Congress to approve the aid during a special session the week of Dec. 8.

Gettelfinger said a $25 billion rescue plan for the carmakers is "not a bailout, this is a loan -- a bridge loan -- that will get us through until we can take a longer-term look at exactly what needs to be done in the industry."

Democratic leaders are demanding blueprints from Chrysler LLC, Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Corp. before they will schedule votes on any new federal aid. The plans, due Tuesday, are to be scrutinized at a Senate hearing Wednesday and a House hearing on Friday.

If lawmakers like what they see, Congress may reconvene the following week to consider the auto bailout.

More here:

http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/081130/auto_bailout.html

Inspector 17 · 11-30-2008, 08:29 PM

"We cannot afford to see these companies fail," said Ron Gettelfinger, the UAW chief..."

Yeah, because then who are they going to bleed dry of money? Ron should have thought of this a few years ago when he was pushing GM for better benefits, higher wages, etc.

FenwickHockey65 · 11-30-2008, 08:56 PM

Ahhh shut up Gettelfinger. This is partly your fault as well.

playhard67 · 11-30-2008, 10:37 PM

Gettelfinger is sweating. He needs to propose immediate, drastic concessions to the manufacturers. Better that, then lose everything in a bankruptcy.

EMT644 · 11-30-2008, 11:19 PM

Gettelfinger is an idiot. Hes just as much to blame as anyone else

*Mr. Wyndham* · 12-01-2008, 02:04 PM

Funny...all the hate, that is...towards a guy on "our side"...whether you like him and what he leads or not.

It may also be useful to read the rest of the article:

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The UAW is willing to consider more concessions on wages and benefits as part of any new federal aid, Gettelfinger said, but other parties have to share in the sacrifice.

"We're prepared to go back to the table," Gettelfinger said. Still, he added, "Based on the changes we've made to our contracts, we are competitive" already.

What a damned, dirty, nasty guy....

*GTAHVIT* · 12-01-2008, 02:06 PM

LOL

*The_Blur* · 12-01-2008, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by gtahvit

LOL

I love the way that the union is on the same side as business this time.

*GTAHVIT* · 12-01-2008, 03:01 PM

It's great that both the unions and the auto makers are on the same side. That should be very helpful in getting the assistance they need.

Hopefully everyone will play nice moving forward.

Inspector 17 · 12-01-2008, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Funny...all the hate, that is...towards a guy on "our side"...whether you like him and what he leads or not.

It may also be useful to read the rest of the article:

What a damned, dirty, nasty guy....

I thought you were defending him right up until that damned dirty nasty part.

11-30-2008, 08:56 PM	#3
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	Ahhh shut up Gettelfinger. This is partly your fault as well. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

11-30-2008, 10:37 PM	#4
playhard67 come to poppa Drives: 67RS,09 Harley FLHX Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,098	Gettelfinger is sweating. He needs to propose immediate, drastic concessions to the manufacturers. Better that, then lose everything in a bankruptcy. __________________ Cancelled the 2010 SS/RS (for now) and bought this instead (2009 Harley FLHX)

12-01-2008, 02:06 PM	#7
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	LOL __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

12-01-2008, 03:01 PM	#9
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	It's great that both the unions and the auto makers are on the same side. That should be very helpful in getting the assistance they need. Hopefully everyone will play nice moving forward. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

11-30-2008, 08:29 PM	#2
Inspector 17 I love crepes Drives: 2017 ZL1 NGM A10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,955 View My Garage	"We cannot afford to see these companies fail," said Ron Gettelfinger, the UAW chief..." Yeah, because then who are they going to bleed dry of money? Ron should have thought of this a few years ago when he was pushing GM for better benefits, higher wages, etc.

11-30-2008, 11:19 PM	#5
EMT644 Drives: 2003 Ford F-150 FX4 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brooklet, GA Posts: 35	Gettelfinger is an idiot. Hes just as much to blame as anyone else