Big Three Jobs: The Nub of the Numbers

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For years North American auto workers received some of the best wages in the industrial world -- they even bargained away the wages of newer workers in order to protect their old privileges. And now they whine.
Where were the unions on the issue of green technology? Nowhere! On women workers? Resistant. On hiring racial minorities? Resistant. And now they whine.
I don't defend their masters, I just refuse to give them my knee-jerk support until they grow up and earn it. Too many spoiled, greedy kids in this world masquerading as grownups.

JENNY KASTNER 11:56AM November 22, 2008

Why is this bailout any different than the Wall Street bailout and the Wall Street greedy, elitist mentality? Is it acceptable to allow that bailout under the guise of shoring up the economic structure vs supporting Main Street men & women who toil on the assembly line? Is it their fault that the auto industry corporate structure and decisions were outdated? Seems to me that Main Street is being shafted once again.

Susan Kastner of 11:05PM November 18, 2008

Energy can be our greatest opportunity. As a nation, if we focus our minds, assets and abilities on shifting away from oil use, the benefits to the world as a whole will be incredible. It's also an opportunity to create the jobs we need - jobs that are sustainable, that will improve our lives and help us rebuild the world economy.
We just have to have the political will. There's no reason why the Big 3 can't play an important role. Yes, there will be lots of retraining and retooling. I think it's a direction worth pursuing that will produce employment and tremendous benefits for everyone.
Marsha Keeffer
Mint Resumes
http://mintresumes.wordpress.com

Marsha Keeffer of CA 6:35PM November 18, 2008

We seriously need to get on wwith the business of becoming energy independent. While we are doing the happy dance around the pumps with the lower prices OPEC is planning yet more production cuts and will not quit until they achieve their desired price per barrel. The record high prices this past year have done serious damage to our economy and society. WE must move forward with energy independence. We have the knowledge, we have the technology, what America lacks is a plan. Jeff Wilson has a new book out that is beyond awesome. The Manhattan Project of 2009 Energy Independence NOW. He walks you through every aspect of oil, what it is used for besides gas, our depletion of it. The worlds increased need ie 3rd world countries becoming more modernized and consuming more. He explains EVERY alternative energy source and what role they can play to replace oil. His research is backed up with hard data and even includes a time frame and proposed legislative agendas to wean America off oil. www.themanhattanprojectof2009.com

sherry of FL 5:01PM November 18, 2008