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Re: In the background [gagrice] by dallasdude1
Dec 16, 2008 (5:42 pm)
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Replying to: gagrice (Dec 16, 2008 5:11 pm)

We just go in and play crossword puzzles
 
I do the crossword puzzle every morning (prior to work) both the daily commuter and the New Yorker. It awakens the mind and expands knowledge. You wouldn't understand, its a UAW/MENSA thing. Mondays are quite simple and they get harder as the week goes on. Good thing we don't work Fridays.
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62' by rockylee
Dec 16, 2008 (5:45 pm)
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I was wondering where you were at ??? Were you in DC also ???
 
-Rocky
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What baffles me is by chikoo
Dec 16, 2008 (6:11 pm)
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Even when GM and Toyota were almost tied for #1 position in sales, one made money, while the other is on the verge of bankruptcy. Hmm.. so what went wrong?
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Re: spin cycle [steve_] by dallasdude1
Dec 16, 2008 (6:24 pm)
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Replying to: steve_ (Dec 16, 2008 2:21 pm)

That article is well written and based on the facts. The public needs to beware/aware of what outlet they use for news/information. This typical UAW worker is a far cry from the UWA worker which the corporate owned media outlets have created.
 
Is it reasonable to pay $14 an hour? Has the UAW gone above and beyond in past years to foster relations with the Big Three, and all the while taking care of its obligations to membership? Would it be ethical to pull the rug out from retirees?
 
Enough of playing politics with real people.
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Re: 62vette [marsha7] by cooterbfd
Dec 16, 2008 (6:30 pm)
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Replying to: marsha7 (Dec 15, 2008 1:09 pm)

".... why not cut the cost of your telephone and simply share a party line???..."
 
Because you can no longer get a party line, for one, and if they were going to go that far, why not room together and save on rent too?
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Re: Even with competitive wages [gagrice] by cooterbfd
Dec 16, 2008 (6:44 pm)
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Replying to: gagrice (Dec 16, 2008 12:35 pm)

"....There is no legal way to get out of paying into Social Security. Or I would have done it. "
 
Are you legally "required" to get a SSN??? If you do all your dealings in cash, can it be traced???
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Re: What baffles me is [chikoo] by dallasdude1
Dec 16, 2008 (6:45 pm)
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Replying to: chikoo (Dec 16, 2008 6:11 pm)

Make no mistake about it. GM is doing the right by doing an attrition/buy out methods of dealing with its legacy. There is a cost associated with it. Most large companies are moving away from "defined pension plans".
 
I know for a fact that UAW and Big Three management have met and discussed all these issues. Black Lake in Michigan has a great golf course and they have broken bread there.
  
FYI, the small lodge at Black Lake is where Desi and Lucy spent their honeymoon.
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Re: Huy guys!!!! [rockylee] by tlong
Dec 16, 2008 (9:24 pm)
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Replying to: rockylee (Dec 16, 2008 5:41 pm)

Rocky! We've missed you in here! Even if we don't always agree with you!
 
Best of luck in your new job, if you are as enthusiastic on the sales floor as in here you should do well.
 
Now let me tell you about where I don't agree with your union views....
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Re: Huy guys!!!! [rockylee] by 62vetteefp
Dec 17, 2008 (4:18 am)
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Replying to: rockylee (Dec 16, 2008 5:41 pm)

The economy on Oakland county in Detriot, is unbelievable solid thus that is one of many reasons why they sell cars so well there.
 
It's not so rock solid Rock. There are a number of foreclosed homes in my neighborhood.
 
My neighbor just bought a bigger nicer house a little north of here and could not sell his old house for anywhere near what he owed. Just let it go into foreclosure. I went through it and it is a tear down unfortunately with all the work it needs. We did not have the extreme housing bubble here so prices did not skyrocket in the last 5 years but they still dropped. The house I sold 7 years ago is on the market for what I sold it. Too many houses sitting w/o buyers.
 
Yes Oakland county has the highest income per family in the US (something like that) but many are cutting back which is driving this whole economy downwards. But you are right, there is still a lot of of money here.
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Re: 62' [rockylee] by 62vetteefp
Dec 17, 2008 (4:19 am)
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Replying to: rockylee (Dec 16, 2008 5:45 pm)

?? Been to DC on vacation a couple times in my life.

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