Ron Gettelfinger
Ron Gettelfinger
Ronald A. "Ron"Gettelfinger was the president of the United Auto Workers from 2002 to 2010...
cannot facing people serious stand time
We cannot sugarcoat what we're facing as working people and as a nation. These are very serious times, and it is time for us to take very serious actions. If we don't stand up, who will?
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We have said consistently that General Motors cannot shrink itself to prosperity. In fact, shrinking General Motors only exacerbates its problems.
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These are lifetime benefits and General Motors cannot unilaterally change them,
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We felt there was a need for us to take some action, ... This is a major move on our part.
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We're very pleased to announce tonight that we have reached a tentative agreement with the Ford Motor Company... during what proved to be a very difficult and challenging set of negotiations,
strike
It would be presumptuous for us to say that there would be a strike and it would be just as presumptuous for someone to say there would not be.
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.
comment diligence due prepared
Due diligence is still under way there, so we're not prepared to comment on that,
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We don't accept the notion that America is a country where a privileged few live well while the rest of us struggle to meet our daily expenses, ... We're going to fight for something better.
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blatant union busting and an insult to every American worker.
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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.