Ron Gettelfinger
Ron Gettelfinger
Ronald A. "Ron"Gettelfinger was the president of the United Auto Workers from 2002 to 2010...
deal decisions
It was a long year. It was probably one of the most painful, excruciating decisions that we ever had to deal with as a union.
certainly difficult
Certainly today's announcement will only make the 2007 negotiations all the more difficult and all the more important.
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Once again, we see the disgusting spectacle of the people at the top taking care of themselves at the same time they are demanding extraordinary sacrifices from their hourly workers, engineers, administrative and support staff, mid-level managers and others.
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In the last five days, we have successfully concluded negotiations with five of the largest manufacturers in the world, ... That's five in five. What they do and how they do it basically touches everyone worldwide in one way or another.
comment diligence due prepared
Due diligence is still under way there, so we're not prepared to comment on that,
general
At General Motors, it is going to have to be all in.
difficult hiding major move
This is a major move on our part, and it's very difficult and very challenging, ... These are the times in which we find ourselves. We're not hiding from our responsibilities.
advertising companies employ failure issue regional sales service three workers
This isn't a regional issue because the Big Three employ advertising, design, engineering, manufacturing, sales and service workers all over the country. The failure of any one of these companies would be a disaster.
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Northwest Airlines' behavior toward AMFA is blatant union- busting and an insult to every American worker, ... The UAW is proud to offer this support to AMFA members.
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The tentative agreement on health care matters is the result of an in-depth analysis of G.M.'s financial situation and many weeks of intense discussion between the U.A.W. and G.M..
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The tentative agreement is an essential step toward insuring that General Motors is a competitive and financially sound corporation,
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The tentative agreement asks every UAW-GM member, active and retired, to make sacrifices so that everyone can continue to receive excellent health-care coverage today and in the future.
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Some people say that until it gets over $3 (a gallon) it won't really matter, ... I think when the average person pulls up to the fuel pumps it does have an impact on them.
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Subject to acceptable resolution of outstanding issues and satisfactory finalization of contractual language, the UAW GM National Negotiating Committee, the UAW National GM Council, and the UAW Retired Workers Advisory Council have unanimously endorsed this tentative agreement,