Ford mechanics blast labor-rate changes
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Ford Motor mechanics are incensed over a significant pay reduction for warranty repairs. The mechanics are angry over the company's decision to reduce the time it thinks a technician spends to repair a part that falls under warranty. Some technicians are calling for a nationwide work stoppage, while others want to form a union or file a lawsuit. The mechanics say the reduced time could lead to hastily done repairs.
Publication Name: USA Today
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0734-7456
Year: 2000
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Ford, Chrysler step up deals as GM drags
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Ford and Chrysler have announced rebates and cheap loans that analysts interpreted a strategy to take advantage of the opportunities brought by the strike at General Motors, which has already depleted inventories at GM dealerships. Ford, which is offering a maximum of $2,000 on some models as well as cheap loan rates for buyers, denied allegations, saying the program are only extensions of incentives that has been put in place even before the strike at General Motors. Chrysler, on the other hand, raised rebates on the Dodge Stratus, Plymouth Breeze and Chrysler Cirrus sedans from $1,000 to $1,500.
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Offers rebates & cheap loans that analysts say hit General Motors, which has been plagued by a strike at its plants
Publication Name: USA Today
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0734-7456
Year: 1998
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