Marines driven out of UAW lot
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Lenny
Lovin' being Texican
http://www.freep.com/news/statewire/sw112904_20050313.htm That'll show them!
UAW can stick it. My Toyota was built in the US, as are most "foreign" cars. And while the company itself may be Japanese owned, even the R&D and design for Toyota is done in California and Michigan. The parts for my vehicle are manufactured in the US as well.
So. R&D, manufacturing, sales and parts are all done in the US by US workers. In my mind, that makes it American-made.
So. R&D, manufacturing, sales and parts are all done in the US by US workers. In my mind, that makes it American-made.
migtig
aka Mrs. Giant
huntr1 said:
My 'yota was built in KY and is serviced locally. All after market parts that I have seen to date were made in the USA. I would have NEVER bought "foreign" if I hadn't consistently been screwed by poorly made UAW cars - including Saturn and Dodge (never ever ever buy dodge).
Lenny
Lovin' being Texican
vraiblonde said:
Which is the only thing the UAW is normally concerned about. Do the workers have jobs and can they pay their dues? As far as the labor unions are concerned the owners can pound sand as long as they provide jobs and dues money (and more and more expensive benefits). Why all of a sudden is the UAW changing its tune? Because they see W as the cause for globalization and the offshore outsourcing of American jobs.
I know, I know, outsourcing and globalization started long ago (I believe Al Gore invented it) but the liberals have never been known to be sticklers for facts.
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Well, in trying to find out, I did see that UAW is pretty much pro-Democrat, anti-Bush.Pete said:
http://www.uaw.org/
And here's some verbiage they stole right from the DU:
http://www.uaw.org/cap/05/issues/issue01.cfm
D
dems4me
Guest
huntr1 said:
If you are referring to your brand new car I saw last night... than
Your car is awesome and I like the color!!!!! 
Here you go
It appears that many "foreign made" vehicles are actually made my UAW members.
So this is just more loony Left bullshit. I think the objection to Bush stickers was the dead giveaway.
It appears that many "foreign made" vehicles are actually made my UAW members.
So this is just more loony Left bullshit. I think the objection to Bush stickers was the dead giveaway.
I am pleased to say that my 2004 Toyota 4Runner isn't on the list. 
Pete
Repete
So you can park a Toyota Carolla but not a Honda Civic. I am sure the Honda plants have some sort of union, must be they don't pay dues to UAW. So it seems the limus test of a decent job is narrowing from "no union = sweatshop and bad" to "not paying dues to UAW= bad job"vraiblonde said:
Oh yea my uncle works for Fisher Body in Lansing Michigan. Been there 27 years and does nothing but drive a forklift delivering stock to the line and makes over $25 an hour, medical, dental, life, 2 weeks paid vacation for use anytime, 3 weeks paid when they do changeover to new body style. GM purchase plan for a new vehicles, first crack at program cars deeply discounted. No degree, no advance training, nothing just him and his forklift.
ylexot
Super Genius
UPDATE: Marines snub UAW olive branch
I love the picture/caption on the article..."Tony Camilleri of Dearborn Heights covered up the Chevrolet logo on his Silverado with a Toyota sign as a tribute to the Marines." You can also see a "Semper Fi" sticker, Bush/Cheney sticker, and a UAW sticker with a line through it. 
I love the picture/caption on the article..."Tony Camilleri of Dearborn Heights covered up the Chevrolet logo on his Silverado with a Toyota sign as a tribute to the Marines." You can also see a "Semper Fi" sticker, Bush/Cheney sticker, and a UAW sticker with a line through it. 
For Release: Monday, March 14, 2005
Statement by UAW President Gettelfinger on Marine reservists parking at UAW headquarters
“I have reconsidered and reversed my decision not to allow Marine reservists to park non-union made vehicles or vehicles displaying Bush stickers at Solidarity House on weekends.
“Some people may have thought my orginal decision reflected a lack of support for the Marine Corps and the service of Marine reservists.
“That certainly was not my intention. Having served in the Marine Corps Reserves myself, I fully appreciate the sacrifices and contributions made by America’s reservists, National Guard members and active duty military personnel and their families.
“That said, I made the wrong call on the parking issue, and I have notified the Marine Corps that all reservists are welcome to park at Solidarity House as they have for the past 10 years.
“I regret that the controversy over this decision has overshadowed the many good things the UAW and our members are doing to support and express our appreciation to America’s service men and women and veterans.”
http://www.uaw.org/news/newsarticle.cfm?ArtId=315
Statement by UAW President Gettelfinger on Marine reservists parking at UAW headquarters
“I have reconsidered and reversed my decision not to allow Marine reservists to park non-union made vehicles or vehicles displaying Bush stickers at Solidarity House on weekends.
“Some people may have thought my orginal decision reflected a lack of support for the Marine Corps and the service of Marine reservists.
“That certainly was not my intention. Having served in the Marine Corps Reserves myself, I fully appreciate the sacrifices and contributions made by America’s reservists, National Guard members and active duty military personnel and their families.
“That said, I made the wrong call on the parking issue, and I have notified the Marine Corps that all reservists are welcome to park at Solidarity House as they have for the past 10 years.
“I regret that the controversy over this decision has overshadowed the many good things the UAW and our members are doing to support and express our appreciation to America’s service men and women and veterans.”
http://www.uaw.org/news/newsarticle.cfm?ArtId=315
FromTexas said:Wait! Countries are sending their labor here?!?! I thought we were outsourcing all our labor to those cheap labor, lower benefits, less unionized countries!!
We are, it depends on the country. Are they higher or lower than U.S standards?
Intersting read here:
http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXT...agePK:34370~piPK:34424~theSitePK:4607,00.html
willie
Well-Known Member
Originally Posted by Sparx
It's a shame. Other countries auto manufacturers are building here because we have cheaper labor, lower benefits, less unionization and they can fool all of you.
It's a shame. Other countries auto manufacturers are building here because we have cheaper labor, lower benefits, less unionization and they can fool all of you.
Did you just say they are building here because it's cheaper then tell us to read an article that says the U.S.A. is expensive? Who's a fool?Sparx said: