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Doesn't piss me off, but blame goes to those idiots back in the 60s/70s who signed the contracts with the Unions. Back when GM/Ford/Chrysler were kings of the auto world, they could have refused to sign.
Unions were good in the early days, helping to bring safety into the plant, but they started a hierarchy that is stagnating the large corporations.
I will say that not all UAW workers feel this way, some are very practical, and understand they have had a pretty good ride and it has to be trimmed down in order to save their jobs. After working in a plant, alongside many UAW workers, my thoughts are it is 50/50 with those who work hard, respect the company and understand hard times, versus those who could care less if they had a job tomorrow or not.
Next year should be one to watch, GM/Ford/Chrysler will have to get a lot of concessions such as no more job banks, union to at least pay as much for healthcare as the salaried, and if you don't work, you hit the door.