BigDawgZ

I did see the flier and there is no way to hide that fact. The bug was either photoshopped or he made copies on his own after the fact.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72cHfOKoA1c&eurl

Here is a video that the big 3 have put out showing the true ripple effect of a Big 3 failure. It is a interesting clip for those that haven't thought about how many people depend on the auto industry in America. Check it out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72cHfOKoA1c&eurl

hybrid production should be increasing soon. We have already built some test units of the mazda tribute hybrid that are a 2008.5 unit. If you add these units in with the original Escape hybrid, they will have to increase the units per hour for these just to keep up. We do have 8 additional saurdays coming soon as we are told that we are a combined 20,000 units behind. It is also true that anything over city driving and you would be better off with the regular unit. THe hybrid cuts off at around 30 or 35 mph and relies completely on the gass engine then.

April was a busy month for pink slips. Companies announced 70,672 layoffs last month, a 44% increase from the number of job cuts that were announced in March, according to a report from outplacement firm Challenger Gray & Christmas. Announced layoffs were up 18% from April 2006, the first time in seven months that job cuts had risen on a year-over-year basis. "Coming on the heels of a lower-than-expected GDP reading in the first quarter, the April job-cut surge is likely to further increase concerns about the strength of the economy and the job market," said John Challenger, the outplacement firm's CEO. However, the first-quarter figure for 2007 -- 195,986 job cuts announced -- was the lowest number for the first quarter of any year since 2000. The Challenger Gray data emerged at the same time as a report by Automated Data Processing (ADP, news, msgs) showing the slowest private-sector job growth in nearly four years, with companies adding 64,000 jobs in April. "We seem to be working our way gradually down to a slower pace of job gain, which is consistent with the soft-landing economy," said Richard DeKaser, the chief economist at National City (NCC, news, msgs). 'A tipping point'? Challenger believes the U.S. may see further job cuts in the coming months. "Unemployment is at 4.4% -- about as low as it can get," Challenger said. "The job market is very, very strong. The question is are we hitting a tipping point where the economy may start to move back the other way." On Friday, the Labor Department will release its report on April unemployment. Economists are forecasting a slight increase to 4.5%, up from a 4.4% reading in March. Economists are also forecasting a 100,000 gain in nonfarm payrolls for April after a 180,000 gain in March. Today, the Labor Department reported that weekly jobless claims fell 21,000 to 305,000 -- the lowest level since January. Economists had been expecting a rise of 4,000 jobless claims. Big cuts in finance The finance industry took the prize as the leading layoff sector in April, the Challenger Gray report noted, thanks mostly to Citigroup (C, news, msgs), which announced April 11 that it was cutting 17,000 jobs. For the year to date, the financial sector has announced 50,221 job cuts, a 229% jump from the 15,253 layoffs that were announced in the financial sector in the first four months of last year. The financial sector "is a sector that is critical to the economy, and any sign of dramatic change there could indicate wider problems," Challenger added. In the recent past, Challenger explained, the two sectors that have been hardest hit were automotive and housing. "The economy had been insulated from this, but now people have been looking to see if this would spread outside those sectors, and in April, it looks like it has spread to the financial sector." More cuts in May? More big job cuts may be coming soon, with The Gap (GPS, news, msgs), IBM Corp. (IBM, news, msgs) and Intel (INTC, news, msgs)reportedly next up with the ax. Retailer The Gap could be the next big company to announce job cuts. The retail giant is planning major layoffs to try to cut expenses and eliminate bureaucracy, the New York Post reported Wednesday. "Clearly, some level of job cuts will be necessary," Gap spokesman Greg Rossiter told The Associated Press. "These are never easy, but they will be a relatively small percentage of the overall work force."

Had the same policy at SLAP and now have it here at KCAP. Only seems to be enforced when the Union doesn't cave into the companies demand. I heard that the Union said no to the company extending the 120 day letter so you can bet that they will be looking to burn those with headsets, no safety glasses etc.

Still waiting for news coverage of this here in KC. I'm going to call the local stations on Monday if they haven't reported it. Don't know if it will do any good but might as well try.

Mulally had ordered a Lexus before taking his present job. "Mulally called Toyota "the finest machine in the world, the finest production system in the world. So we went to study with the master. I really wanted to connect with each of the manufacturers in the industry and to do it quickly," seee the whole article here http://news.moneycentral.msn.com/provider/...02348>1=8921 or go to www.msn.com. It's one of the top stories And the reason Ford gets no respect is why??????????????????????

Does anyone know what happened to the Unofficial SLAP website?

We were just told on the SUV side that we are to have the lines filled with 08 units by the night shift on the last day before Christmas shutdown and then come back in Jan to start the Job 1 build the day we get back.

What I see happening is the temps at KCAP will be used as temps until contract. At contract time they will set up the 2 tier system where all new employees will start out at around 12 or 13 an hour and top out somewhere around 18 or 19 an hour along with severly reduced benefits. They will offer an exceptional ratification bonus (lots of money to us) if we ratify it. the same people that voted for 3% bonus instead of 3% pay raises will take this for for the same reason. Quick money with no regard for the future of themselves or the middle class. The current employees will continue at the current pay scale and benefits until they retire, quit or get fired (and don't think they won't be more strict on rules to weed us out) at which time they can replace us with the lower pay people. Just food for thought.

If you go to www.madeinusa.org they have a huge database you can search for Products that are made in the U.S.A. :bandance: http://www.madeinusa.org

I have also been treated extremely well. I have to give it up to all the folks at KCAP. You make us feel at home. Thank You. :bandance:

My coat got me $2.50 at the moving sale we just had. If I coulda sold my wifes we would have been able to have the kids split a value meal from McDonalds. Thats about the only thing they are worth

Just did a Lease to Own deal in a new Kearney subdivision. The builder (Victory Developement) was very easy to work with and understood I couldn't buy right now due to my house still being for sale but still needed something immediately. He gave me a 6 month lease with an option for another 6 months before I have to actually buy. Most of the lease I pay will go towards my downpayment and I still get to move in the end of July. If you want to contact them call Brad Brown @ 816-781-9080 or cell 816-686-4881 or Jim Dollins cell 816-213-8176 I spent 2 days driving with Brad until we found this house. They will take care of you. :happy feet: :bandance: :happy feet: