American Autoworkers Making $70 An Hour? Source:http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/11/24/opinion/main4630103.shtml New Republic: Debunking The Myth Of The Exceedingly Well Paid U.S. Autoworker Nov. 24, 2008 (The New Republic) This column was written by Jonathan Cohn. If you’ve been following the auto industry’s crisis, then you’ve probably read or heard a lot about overpaid American autoworkers–in particular, the fact that [...]

Monday, November 24, 2008 Big 3 get aid pitch advice Obama adviser, Pelosi say loan help available but industry must make better case to Congress. David Shepardson / Detroit News Washington Bureau WASHINGTON — President-elect Barack Obama’s advisers said Sunday that automakers must convince Congress that they have a plan to return to profitability before [...]

Monday, November 24, 2008 Distressed carmakers bank on lobbying Despite tough times, Big 3 spend $21.6M on efforts to sway Congress. Robert Snell / The Detroit News Detroit’s Big Three automakers have spent more than $21.6 million lobbying Congress this year despite coping with a financial crisis that has forced them to slash jobs, cut [...]