Re: Automotive News

Posted by Chuckltd On 2009/9/25 20:49:34

I believe this is all the results of a combination of factors. Apathy on the job, ignorance given a free pass, misguided cost-cutting or greed, and a general sheepishness of the population in general.
I work in an American factory, making an American product. The only reason I still have a job is that we have no union here. My exact job couldn't exist in one. Most of the parts and even supplies we use here are imported, even the teflon pipe tape says made in India!
most of the management I've seen come and go don't care about the job they do. They just go through the motions and collect a check. We used to make lots of different products right here in the US, but people have voted time and time again with their wallets.
I was very young in the 70's, but my father ran a service station then. I heard of fights, stabbings and worse over cutting in line or getting the last bit from the pump when gas went up 25 cents! Yet, now it can go up a dollar overnight and nothing happens. I also remember a bumper sticker from then. It said "HUNGRY? EAT YOUR IMPORT"
just my few thoughts.