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"The health care needs of workers, including retirees, need to be dealt with in some desirable, rational manner. I'm sure the UAW will be moving the country's political climate behind universal health care"

-- Labor Attorney Jane Lauer Barker, December 4, 2007

“The VEBA trusts will not be run by the UAW. They will be administered by an independent board -- approved by a federal court -- which will include trustees with expertise in health care, financial management and related areas.”

-- Ron Gettlefinger, The Detroit News, December 7, 2007

“Even if the labor cost chasm is fully erased, Lutz said, the U.S. auto industry's long-term success remains threatened by looming legislation that would heighten fuel-economy requirements for vehicles sold in the U.S.”

-- The Detroit News, October 31, 2007

“The Detroit News talked to a few strikers who were less than happy with their union leadership, particularly regarding the perceived secrecy that surrounded the negotiations this year: “A lot of people I know were really disgruntled about that,” said James Stewart, a 31-year GM veteran. ‘If I’m at their mercy, I’d like to at least know what’s going on. Mr. Gettelfinger, you should’ve kept us better informed.’”

-- Wall Street Journal Online, Strike Notebook, September 26, 2007

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