Friday, June 6, 2008
Ron Gettelfinger
Repair incentives for clean cars
Let’s reward companies that build advanced technologies in America

Five years ago — back when you could buy gas for $1.50 a gallon — our union began advancing proposals for a more fuel-efficient U.S. auto industry.
Even when gas was less expensive and large-size pickups and SUVs were hot-selling [...]

 
GM Canada protest enters 2nd day; officials to meet
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Automotive News | June 5, 2008 - 12:00 pm EST
 
 
TORONTO (Reuters) — Canadian Auto Workers members blocked the road leading to General Motors of Canada’s headquarters in Oshawa, Ontario, for a second day on Thursday, forcing all corporate employees to work from home until further notice.
Union workers [...]