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You bet I want alpa to negotiate for us. Most of what I want ALPA to do will not kill the golden goose (4A2b, aqccepted fares). If ALPA said close Mem and move to Palm Springs I would probably not vote for the same ALPA representation the next go round. If FDX was hurting and said we need to kill the A Fund, I would expect ALPA to negotiate in good faith and get me my fair share after the MEC got their cut of course.
And it is hard to build a decent Nova to compete with a camry when there is a $5K penalty on the Nova to start. That will affect quality, safety, reliability, and appeal of the nova. That is why the Camry won the battle.
Like it was said. Poor management and poor vision was the real downfall of the American auto industry. It started with the massive rise in fuel cost which destroyed the HIGHLY profitable SUV and truck market. This started the downward spiral and the tight credit markets during the financial crisis put the nail in the coffin. Neither is caused by the UAW but that was the first place they came to cut cost. Just like our current contract isn't currently cooking the goose, however if circumstances change and the company needs to cut cost, 4a2b will be back again. Would that mean we are overpaid and have lavish benefits? No. A