UAW Press Conference 12/12/08

[nc4bo]

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This is part 1 of a 2 part video. Part 2 of the presser here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FItCTApZAN0


AP story:


http://www.rrstar.com/news/x1009167462/UAW-chief-happy-White-House-Treasury-might-act

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Posted Dec 12, 2008 @ 10:46 AM
DETROIT —

A relieved United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger said he’s happy that the White House appears poised to step in and rescue the beleaguered auto industry, and he accused GOP senators who blocked emergency loans of trying to “pierce the heart” of organized labor.

Gettelfinger said at a news conference today in Detroit that he doesn’t think the union will have to negotiate wage cuts or other terms with the White House for the industry to get federal loans.

General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC are seeking $14 billion in federal loans to make it through March. Both companies say they are running critically low on cash. Bankruptcy is possible without federal help.

A deal to provide the loans collapsed in the Senate Thursday night after negotiations between lawmakers and the UAW over steep wage cuts fell apart.

[robinlynne]

1. Wow. Just wow. You need to watch this all the way through. Everyone.

[nc4bo]

2. It's absolute insanity. I've heard economic treason mentioned on DU

and from what I heard during this presser, I tend to agree.

Wall Street begged and received. Main Street is left out on the curb for Monday's trash pickup.

It's sad and I'm furious.

[JDPriestly]

4. It's your Shock Doctrine at work. Check it out. By Naomi Klein.

It's not about compromise or problem-solving. It's about establishing an aristocracy in the United States.

[JDPriestly]

3. Every UAW member should read Naomi Klein's Shock Doctrine.

Is it part of a plan? Read that book and decide for yourself.

[Eyerish]

5. K&R

Everyone needs to see this...let's get this on the greatest page....