The Center for Automotive Research determined that "average wages for workers at Chrysler, Ford and General Motors were just $28 per hour as of 2007." Worker compensation is about 5% of a car's cost (10% if you include the pensions).
Webform to Contact ABC:
http://abcnews.go.com/Site/page?id=3271346&cat=World%20News%20with%20Charles%20Gibson
For a more authoritative run down, see Media Matters.
Psssst... Do Something
- Contact the Broadcast Media
- Contact the Newspapers
- Contact the US Senate
- Contact the House of Representatives
Sources:
Thanks to Godless Liberal Homo for the link to ABC, and Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR) for researching the substance of this issue.
Media Matters, Media still wedded to $70+ per hour autoworker falsehood despite GM's recent statements to the contrary, December 6, 2008.
3 comments:
It's good that people are starting to make their blogs more politically active. Venting is not enough.
Agreed. You're a good inspiration.... honestly, you can take credit for my new "Take Action" footer.
Each worker should be fully aware of their rights. Be pro-active in asking what are your benefits and rights as an employee.
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