Scarlet: And, you make my point for me. Look at every one of those automakers from 2004 – 2009. Look at the overhauls and changes they’ve made, especially to their labor package and CBAs.
WHY are they more competitive? The answer is in the changes they’ve made to increase hours, cut union benefits and adjust wages.
Each AND every article you linked shows the results of bringing compensation and benefits in line to return the companies to profitability.