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How Can The UAW Continue To Represent Chrysler Workers?
rhymeswithright.mu.nu - 5/2/2009
How Can The UAW Continue To Represent Chrysler Workers?
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After all, as the largest single owner of the company, that would appear to present a serious conflict of interest – and would probably require the breach of the union's fiduciary duty to its employees and retirees AND/OR the management...
rasmussenreports.com - 5/4/2009
Only 18% Say UAW, Government Will Do Good Job Running GM, Chrysler
— rasmussenreports.com — Just 18% of Americans think the United Auto Workers union and the federal government will do a... good job running Chrysler and General Motors, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. Forty-seven percent (47%) believe the union ... (more) Only 18% Say UAW, Government Will Do Good Job Running ...

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slate.com - 4/30/2009
UAW as Owner: Let the Bosses Take the Losses!
— slate.com — Some conservatives are troubled that the UAW is getting a huge ownership share in GM (about 40%)... and Chrysler (over 50%): For example,  Larry Kudlow :   What is going on in this country? The government is about to take over GM in a ... (more) UAW as Owner: Let the Bosses Take the Losses!
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UAW Said to Get 55% Chrysler Ownership, Board Seats (Update1)
bloomberg.com - 4/28/2009
UAW Said to Get 55% Chrysler Ownership, Board Seats (Update1)
— bloomberg.com — April 28 (Bloomberg) -- The United Auto Workers union’s retiree health-care fund will own 55 percent of... Chrysler LLC in exchange for cutting in half the automaker’s $10.6 billion cash obligation to the trust, people familiar with the matter said. ... (more) UAW Said to Get 55% Chrysler Ownership, Board Seats ...
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