Ford had a good 3rd quarter...

[Larry Gude (Premo)]

...GM is asking for more of your and my money. Chrysler is a disaster.

How can that be?

[bcp (Premo)]

Ford never took money to start with, so Ford is able to run their business in such a way as to make money instead of having the operations dictated by some government appointee that cant even balance his own checkbook.

That, and the fact that GM is raping people in their service departments, and giving a hard time with warrenty issues.. Well, lets just say that I am now driving my last GM product, even if I still do like them better.

[Vince]

Originally Posted by Larry Gude

...GM is asking for more of your and my money. Chrysler is a disaster.

How can that be?

But....but...but we bailed them out, didn't we. And according to Obama and his Congress, it worked.

[Larry Gude (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Vince

But....but...but we bailed them out, didn't we. And according to Obama and his Congress, it worked.

Depends on the definition of 'worked'.

[Vince]

Originally Posted by Larry Gude

Depends on the definition of 'worked'.

You know how the left thinks. Even if it was a complete failure, they'll come out with a way to word it to make it sound like it was a success.

[cwo_ghwebb]

Ford Motor Co. workers have overwhelmingly rejected contract changes that would have allowed the automaker to cut labor costs, leaving Ford at a disadvantage to its Detroit rivals as it continues its struggle to return to profitability.

The United Auto Workers union had given local unions until Monday to complete voting. But a person briefed on the voting said Saturday that the contract changes have been rejected by large margins. The person asked not to be named because the UAW hasn't announced the results yet.

The UAW and Ford agreed to the contract changes several weeks ago, but Ford workers needed to ratify them. Ford has 41,000 UAW-represented workers.

Two large union locals in Kentucky and Ford's home city of Dearborn rejected the contract Friday, sealing its fate. Those unions together represent 13,000 Ford workers. Exact tallies weren't available, but at least 12 UAW locals representing about 27,500 workers so far have vetoed the deal, many overwhelmingly. Only about four locals with a total of 7,000 members favored the pact.

Ford sought the deal to bring its labor costs in line with Detroit rivals Chrysler Group LLC and General Motors Co., both of which won concessions from the union as they headed into bankruptcy protection earlier this year. Under pattern bargaining, the three automakers usually match pay, benefits and other contract provisions.

Ford workers reject contract changes - Yahoo! Finance

This is a problem with which Ford will have to deal.

[Cowgirl]

Ford has Mike Rowe.

[itsbob (Premo)]

Originally Posted by cwo_ghwebb

Ford workers reject contract changes - Yahoo! Finance

This is a problem with which Ford will have to deal.

Easy fix..

They can do what Boeing did, or do what every other major manufacurer is doing..

Either move to WORKER friendly state like South Carolina, or move operations to Mexico or overseas.. Either way, they need to say.. "With 10% unemployment and EVERY car maker in danger of going under, we thought you'd be a little more receptive. Being that it's not the case, we have now terminated your position which will now be filled by Juan. Thank for your years of service, and we hope you understand. Any questions please direct them to your local Union office."

[Larry Gude (Premo)]

Originally Posted by itsbob

Easy fix..

They can do what Boeing did, or do what every other major manufacurer is doing..

Either move to WORKER friendly state like South Carolina, or move operations to Mexico or overseas.. Either way, they need to say.. "With 10% unemployment and EVERY car maker in danger of going under, we thought you'd be a little more receptive. Being that it's not the case, we have now terminated your position which will now be filled by Juan. Thank for your years of service, and we hope you understand. Any questions please direct them to your local Union office."

Or they can just start making superior vehicles and I will gladly pay a little more for one.

[chernmax (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Vince

You know how the left thinks. Even if it was a complete failure, they'll come out with a way to word it to make it sound like it was a success.

The name Obama comes to mind!

Every car company with UAW involvement is in trouble or soon to be in trouble. Ford has one of the best manufacturing plants in the world and the reason being, it's in Brazil! where the UAW can't get their paws on it!!!