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#4741 of 16728 Re: No bailout without addressing the UAW [gagrice] by rockylee Nov 12, 2008 (11:16 pm)
Replying to: gagrice (Nov 12, 2008 4:13 pm) I would bet that your Teamster Pension, is a lot more than my father's thus it makes your healthcare expenses seem like chump change. My uncles Teamster, pension is a lot bigger than my fathers and it doesn't go down once he reaches social security !!! So who's kids had a silver spoon ??? I think your kids are the ones who have it made their Gary !!! You made a lot more money as a Teamster, union member than my father thus you had the gravy train ???   The employers new if they didn't give in that Hoffa, would send in his mobster cronies to take em' out !!!   -Rocky
#4742 of 16728 Re: No bailout without addressing the UAW [cooterbfd] by rockylee Nov 12, 2008 (11:22 pm)
Replying to: cooterbfd (Nov 12, 2008 4:18 pm) I don't think Rocky really believes they shouldn't sell here, It's just that for as long as I can remember we have had a serious trade deficit. Now, some of that is good, as it means that we are consuming more than we can make on our own. But when we see good paying jobs go overseas just to "maximize profits", or when our exports are stifled by unfair trade practices (when I was in Rome in 2001, a CAN of Coke was between $3-4!!!!!! How can that be possible????) It's wrong. In China, GM does really well. But why are they required to partner up with a Chinese auto mfr??? Would we require this??? No, we wouldn't. It's these types of things that frustrate us.   You hit the nail on the head their pal !!!!   -Rocky
#4743 of 16728 Re: No bailout without addressing the UAW [cooterbfd] by rockylee Nov 12, 2008 (11:26 pm)
Replying to: cooterbfd (Nov 12, 2008 4:24 pm) January 20th 2009 you will see positive change !!!   -Rocky Replies to this message: gagrice (Nov 13, 2008 6:09 am) rockylee (Nov 13, 2008 6:40 am) gagrice (Nov 13, 2008 7:44 am) xrunner2 (Nov 13, 2008 8:58 am)
#4744 of 16728 Re: Cal Thomas blames the UAW for GM's woe [dtownfb] by rockylee Nov 12, 2008 (11:35 pm)
Replying to: dtownfb (Nov 12, 2008 4:55 pm) I know you and I, are on opposite sides of the aisle regarding unions but wanted to say thanks for not believing his ignorance !!! If you believe is numbers which I don't FYI the new UAW workers are making $26.35 an hour less than Toyota workers in wages and benefits !!!   The wages and benefits of somebody like my UAW GM/Delphi father two years ago was roughly $60-65 an/hr. but my father like many UAW employees saved GM/Delphi, millions of dollars a year from their suggestions.........   -Rocky
#4745 of 16728 Re: No bailout without addressing the UAW [cooterbfd] by rockylee Nov 12, 2008 (11:41 pm)
Replying to: cooterbfd (Nov 12, 2008 4:59 pm) Nahhh not boilin' because I can't respect a yellow belly journalist that is trying to slander to sell himself !!! That doesn't mean I wouldn't pass on the opportunity to meet him in a dark alley to take a couple of cheap pokes at him !!!-grin Ha Ha Ha !!!   -Rocky
#4747 of 16728 Re: WOW [alpine1] by rockylee Nov 12, 2008 (11:47 pm)
Replying to: alpine1 (Nov 12, 2008 5:11 pm) Competitive Compensation   Hourly:   ◦Production Team Member:          Start - $14.90/hr., Top-Out $23.50/hr. ◦Maintenance/Die Maintenance Team Member:          Start – $20.80/hr., Top-Out $27.00/hr. ◦Rotating Shift Premium: $1.00/hr. ◦Bonus Program ◦Overtime Pay Salaried:   ◦Base Pay ◦Annual Merit Increase Consideration ◦Discretionary Bonus Program ◦Overtime Pay (to eligible team members) Health & Welfare Benefits, Programs, and Services   ◦Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision ◦Basic & Dependent Life ◦Accidental Death and Dismemberment ◦Short/Long-term Disability ◦401(k) Savings Retirement Plan ◦Health/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts ◦Paid Time Off (2 weeks+) ◦Paid Holidays (annual average of 14) ◦Basic Skills Education, Training, & Development ◦Tuition Reimbursement Program ◦Employee Assistance Program ◦Group Auto & Home Insurance (discount rates) ◦Team Wear (company-paid clothing) ◦Vehicle Purchase Program (Kia product discounts) ◦Safety Glasses and Shoes ◦Occupational Health Center (24-hour) ◦Team Member Service Awards ◦24-Hour Fire, Police & Security Protection (onsite) ◦Banking Center (onsite) ◦Full Cafeteria Service   Way better than what Honda, pays not quite as good as Toyota, though !!! Hey I will admit it's better than what I originally heard !!! I don't have a problem with them building here just that they don't use enough american suppliers for parts !!! What's the domestic content in a Kia, ??? 5% last year when I checked !!!   -Rocky
#4748 of 16728 Re: WOW [tlong] by rockylee Nov 12, 2008 (11:53 pm)
Replying to: tlong (Nov 12, 2008 5:36 pm) I ask you this...How is Kia, able to pay that much and still make a profit on those tinaments ??? They are VCR's on wheels still despite the major improvements. Hyundai, however makes a quality automobile !!! Marsha7, would be very proud if he was still around to see those wages and benefits and would be railing me to move to Georgia !!! Ha Ha Ha Ha !!!   On a positive note though I have a 2nd interview tomorrow 12-7 EST. for a entry-level management job for a major company !!! I'm not getting my hopes up too high though !!! I had a interviewand test yesterday (tuesday) and am playing the waiting game with that one.   -Rocky Replies to this message: tlong (Nov 13, 2008 12:36 am) rockylee (Nov 13, 2008 6:12 am)
#4750 of 16728 Re: [dallasdude1] by rockylee Nov 12, 2008 (11:57 pm)
Replying to: dallasdude1 (Nov 12, 2008 5:47 pm) dallasdude1, I wished more Texans, thought like you pal !!!   -Rocky

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