Tag Archives: Ford Motor Company

Ford, GM and the other arsenal

Posted on December 7, 2008 by admin

By Joel Thurtell Remember, too, that Detroit helped rescue America as the Arsenal of Democracy in World War II … Now, when our automakers and autoworkers need a hand up, will America really turn its back? — Detroit Free Press, … Continue reading →

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Pigging out in Detroit

Posted on November 30, 2008 by admin

Pigging out in Detroit 11/14/08 [donation] By Joel Thurtell What was put in place at that time was very appropriate. — Nancy Rae, executive vice president for human resources and communications, Chrysler LLC Very appropriate indeed. If your name is … Continue reading →

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Bailout bonuses

Posted on November 30, 2008 by admin

Bailout bonuses 11/11/08 [donation] By Joel Thurtell The company (Ford) will also eliminate merit pay and bonuses next year. — Detroit Free Press, November 8, 2008 The automaker (Ford) is moving to increase its cash by as much as $17 … Continue reading →

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Saving the Big Three

Posted on November 30, 2008 by admin

Saving the Big Three 11/05/08 [donation] By Joel Thurtell You might say I live in the belly of the Big Three. When I first moved to Plymouth in 1985, the town seemed solidly Ford country. I assumed it was because … Continue reading →

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