Now they're in the serious business of putting together a three-way deal. This is exactly how this thing needs to be settled. |
Obviously, it is an image thing. It is good to be green. |
On hybrids, it's a question of whether there's significant demand for a product that's significantly more expensive. |
One thing about Jerry -- you have got to pay attention to him. |
One thing they are better able to do is listen to buyers more accurately, ... If you can design it fast and build it quickly on a flexible production line, your risks of putting it in the market are greatly reduced. |
Over the years it had a checkered history. It became more like a college fraternity thing. |
Parrish is rich in history. Part of the goal in creating a new community center is to have a shared history, so that everyone can feel a part of that story . . . it will be a place where everyone can come together. |
People are going to look at this and say this is pretty rich wage increases for people who already make a lot of money. But the opportunities to improve productivity are still pretty high. A few years ago, 30 to 35 hours a vehicle was what was accepted as best practice. Now it's close to 20. The goal is now around 10. |
Reality becomes starker as the deadline approaches. |
Recognizing that the No-Build alternative fails to address the long-term congestion problem, we believe that only the N8c and N2 alternatives are realistic prospects for a solution, |
Rick has to walk a fine line of doing what needs to be done, but doing it in a positive, collaborative way with the union. Jerry could be very helpful in accelerating some of those changes. |
Rick might have through the end of next year to show the cost savings. If GM is viewed by the media and others as not having a competitive set of new products, that's going to be a big problem. |
Right now, they're on a track that makes sense, but until it is resolved, it's not a done deal. It is a possibility. |
Rob brings extensive and highly relevant experience to our Company at a critical stage in our turnaround. |
Since the GM strike last summer, there's been a full-court press on both sides to improve relations. They're not holding hands, but they're getting close. |