Recently Updated: 17 NOV 2008 (click for more info)
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The History of Thanksgiving
Over the past few days, weeks, and months we have all watched as our friends, family, and our fellow Americans lost their jobs. In addition to lost jobs, Many Americans now find themselves both without healthcare and unable to afford it. As our economy continues on a downward spiral and more companies are laying off, our Country and Government is now faced with a crisis unlike many of us have seen in our lifetime...the potential collapse of the American Auto Industry aka the Big Three (GM, Ford, and Chrysler).
Many debate the urgency of the matter, but we cannot afford to stand by and must instead demand that Congress act immediately. Despite the obvious outcome and the undeniable consequences of what delay will cause, many refuse to accept them. Here’s a few of the facts:
Without immediate federal assistance, one or more major automakers could be
forced to liquidate – with devastating economic consequences for the entire
country.
- 3 million lost jobs at auto companies, suppliers, dealers, advertising, research, engineering and retail businesses.
- Thousands of small and medium sized businesses at risk.
- Hundreds of billions in lost tax revenues for schools, public safety, sanitation and other vital services.
- Health care and pensions in jeopardy for more than 1 million retirees.
- Billions in health care and pension costs passed on to taxpayers if Congress does not act and Chrysler, Ford or GM are unable to pay.
- Auto industry = 4% of U.S. GDP, ten percent of U.S. industrial production by value. One in ten U.S. jobs is linked to the auto industry.
- The current recession could become a depression if one or more major automakers is allowed to fail.
The UAW recently ran an advertisement that ran in The Hill newspaper, explaining why the federal loans are crucial to the nation's economy. Check it out here: The Hill ad (pdf 3MB). In addition to the ad ran by the UAW, GM recently released a video detailing how this will affect all Americans if the Auto Industry fails: The Ripple Effect of the US Auto Industry by GM
For more information on the Auto Industry Crisis, please visit this link: http://uaw.org/auto/index.cfm
Thomas Built Buses Announces Layoff - 24 Oct 2008
As of 5:15 am, TBB has announced tentative plans to layoff 205 employees effective Oct 31, 2008. Of the 205, 195 are hourly paid with the remaining being salary. The companies stated reason was due to the ongoing economic slump. UAW Local 5287 wishes to express our sincerest sympathy to those who will be affected by this, and will be available to help answer questions.
More information regarding Unemployment Insurance can be obtained on the Employment Security Office of NC website, or by contacting the Employment Security Office of NC in your area. A complete list of offices by city can be found here: ESC Office Locations
Check out these recent updates:
Save Auto Jobs, Save Main Street 17 NOV 2008
The History of Thanksgiving 16 NOV 2008
Veterans 15 NOV 2008
FAQ’s 10 NOV 2008
Links 10 NOV 2008
News 10 NOV 2008
Community Services 8 NOV 2008
Added Special Olympics pictures 8 NOV 2008
Added Employment Security Office Location information 1 NOV 2008
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