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Nice blog. And, thank for putting my license plate up on your Lex photos (MN - RYY937)!

 

thanks and no sweat, my pleasure!

 

What a relief! Its over. But now I have to go back to waiting for my Vette But at least that wait will be moving forward again. There is no worse feeling than spinning your wheels while winter approaches. I get more excited as the days pass.

 

Yes, nicely said. The vast majority of future Corvette owners didn't even think about canceling their orders. They also have exhibited class time and time again. Yep, gotta like those Vette owners.

 

I was at a Shop Stewards Meeting (Transport Workers Union Local 565) Acft. Maint. for AA at DFW, and we were getting a group together to show support for the UAW, Glad its over with pending ratification. Theres always 2 sides to every story. Hope everyone gets their C6's soon and are as happy as I am with mine!

 

It's a little hard to know where you're coming from when these 2 quotes have both come off your keyboard in the last 2 days...

 

the strike was just a "sop" to the union memebership from the union bosses to let them think they were in charge before the union gives in to GM. these people still think they work for the union not GM

 

Yup, have to agree there. GM is touting how this new agreement will allow them to be more competitive. That means most of the concessions were from the UAW..When the rank and file wakes up and realizes this they might not be so happy...

 

The only thing I would be worried about is when they come back to the line if they forgot to put a bolt or other items. The next thing you know you take delivery and suddenly the front bumper or the tire comes off.

 

kinda if you ask me, id love to hear this explanation.

 

Me, too.

 

welcome to yesterday guys....I have reclarified my comments as shared frustration and once we knew more I explained it was not at the workers , but rather the situation...you are Corvette guys right?!

Then you'll understand emotion...

Look, this is not a bitch thread, so make of it what you will , sounds like you want to battle...not me..I'm a lover not a fighter... sorry thought it fit the moment.

All of my customers appreciated that I gave a crap about the situtation rather than just sitting back. I also have stated I did not know enough on the issues to throw stones and apoligized so take a break guys...

My recent article comes from the heart so please don't try and ruin that for others..I have the time nor the patience to run back at all the threads that I covered this topic, if you missed , I apologize.

My goal is taking care of the customer, I had some very upset people and because I do care, I became upset as well.....starting to ramble again so see ya kids...

Oh thanks again for the understanding.

Lets get back on topic....

 

I see nothing wrong with those statements. Only people with a chip on their shoulder looking for a fight see something.

 

so lets and to all.

 

Then why did he appologize if nothing was wrong w/ the statement?

I have no chip, I just don't like people kicking others when they're down (calling rank and file "GREEDY ASSES" when all they're trying to do is hang on to what they have). The union has gained nothing in the last few negotiations, all they have done is lose jobs and benefits. Is it necessary in todays economy, yes, but I see no need to belittle them for doing everything in their power to hang on to what they have.

 

I believe I saw the words "both sides." Nowhere did I see "rank and file"or plant employees. You are putting words where they are not. Agreed?

 

But was Rick specifically referring to the rank and file, or just everyone involved in general? Remember, he did say "both sides need to be flexible".

 

I don't know why but some guys have a need to constantly bash Rick.I know his job is to sell Vettes but he also provides good info to us.Try getting that from your local dealer.

 

He said "get your greedy asses back to work" speaking specifically to the striking workers, not management, who did NOT need to get back to work because they were still there.

You guys can disect quotes all you want, the fact of the matter is, he called striking workers greedy asses, then praises them as hardworking and dedicated. He said it, he cooled off, he appologized for it, its over. My point in bringing it up was to point out that maybe he shouldn'd say things in the heat of the moment to which he has to later go back and appologize for, particularly things about the folks that build the Corvettes that he loves so much.

The only reason I care at all about what he says is that he and I have discussed a purchase, and while he may not remember it, I am getting GMS through my father in law, who is retired GM after nearly 40 years with the company, and that man gave up his body for GM and was a HARD worker. I didn't appreciate his comments calling striking workers "greedy asses", which he has now clarified and applolgized for, so I'm fine w/ him. And I didn't want to handle in in PM because he posted it publicly for all to see to begin with.

Who's bashing him? He took a cheap shot at labor and I called him on it. He had since applologized and said it was in the heat of the moment, which is understandable, but still a dangerous habit when you've got customers that are directly related to blue collar GM that may take offense to what he says when he doesn't mean it.

He manned up to it and appologized for the remark.