At GM, the Man Now Works for the Man
When the workers own the means of production, as the saying goes, a magnificent workers' paradise will unfold.
Depending on whom you ask, the United Auto Workers union owns about 39% of General Motors. That, coupled with the Obama administration's stake of about 50%, gives it a major voice in the direction of the company.
A glorious day for the working man, right? Not so fast. From the truly wonderful World Socialist Web Site:
Workers at a General Motors stamping plant in Indianapolis, Indiana chased United Auto Workers executives out of a union meeting Sunday, after the UAW demanded workers accept a contract that would cut their wages in half.As soon as three UAW International representatives took the podium, they were met with boos and shouts of opposition from many of the 631 workers currently employed at the plant. The officials, attempting to speak at the only informational meeting on the proposed contract changes, were forced out within minutes of taking the floor.The incident once again exposes the immense class divide between workers and union officials, who are working actively with the auto companies to drive down wages and eliminate benefits.
On the one hand, it's deliciously fun to watch the UAW fatcats get it from their own rank and file, and have to learn that running a company and creating shareholder value is what it's all about. But on the other hand....
No, wait. There isn't an other hand. It's just fun, and that's that.
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Aug '10
Re: At GM, the Man Now Works for the Man
We have got to save the Volt, and those hot new Buicks ! Cadillac has been using Led Zeppelin dude ! These are really cool cars man.
Give those guys whatever they want, some of the company -whatever....
That Reuther rocked ! Consider this : Reuther, Stevie Ray, and Buddy Holly all died in plane crashes.. Whoa....we have to save the UAW, it'd be cosmic stupid to never find out why.
Jun '10
Re: At GM, the Man Now Works for the Man
flownover: We have got to save the Volt, and those hot new Buicks ! Cadillac has been using Led Zeppelin dude ! These are really cool cars man.
Give those guys whatever they want, some of the company -whatever....
That Reuther rocked ! Consider this : Reuther, Stevie Ray, and Buddy Holly all died in plane crashes.. Whoa....we have to save the UAW, it'd be cosmic stupid to never find out why. · Aug 23 at 2:25pm
"Drove the Chevy to the levy
But the levy was dry
Bye Bye Miss American Pie..."