UAW expands strike as nearly 9,000 workers walk off job at Ford's largest plant

3 years ago by NightOwl to c/worldnews

The United Auto Workers union accelerated its strike Wednesday night in a last-minute move as it ordered nearly 9,000 workers at Ford's largest plant to walk off the job. Ford called the walk-out "grossly irresponsible."
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praxi -42 points 3 years ago

Greedy workers and greedy CEOs unite to raise auto prices. Lovely.

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NatakuNox 24 points 3 years ago

How are the workers greedy? Specifically.

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praxi -22 points 3 years ago

I already knew making any criticism of uaw or workers would bring down votes. I won’t bother any further with replies beyond saying greedy people asking for 40% pay raise and lazy people asking for 4 day work week are specific examples. CEO’s giving themselves massive pay raises are also greedy. Both sets are assholes and consumers pay the price.

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atetulo -23 points 3 years ago

They conflate needs with wants.

Rather than spending less, they want to make more.

It's about quality, not quantity.

That said, it's not fair for workers to get shafted while owners get richer. I believe they all should be making less money so those who have less can have more, but I'll settle for workers at least getting proportional compensation.

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Sir_Kevin 10 points 3 years ago

Even if that wasn't complete nonsense, it would be a good thing. The world needs to stop making and driving ICE vehicles. High prices are a great deterrent.

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fosho 3 points 3 years ago

this take kinda ignores the large number of people and places that do not have that option. it's not up to consumers to stop driving. infrastructure has to come first in more than just major cities.

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