Saab ’s new manager hears from skeptical fans, Mulally announces he believes in global warming, and the UAW is cutting back benefits to members as times get tougher.
Shannon’s appointment generates skepticism
Steve Shannon is experiencing the closet thing to an Apple experience that one can have today in the automotive industry. His appointment to run SAAB has generated an outpouring of concern for the brand from Saab -ophiles, the Detroit News reported this morning. As blogger Steve Wade put it, “This ain’t Buick , kid.”
Mulally: Global Warming is real
Ford CEO Alan Mulally, showing the same penchant for green issues as his boss Bill Ford, said today that global warming is real and is in part caused by auto emissions. The Detroit News reported today that Mulally has created a new post at Ford to help coordinate efforts by the automaker to reduce the company’s environmental impact.
UAW Cuts Member Benefits
The Detroit News reports today massive membership losses and production cuts over the past 20 years have forced many UAW locals to cut members benefits in order to keep local benefit funds solvent. Programs that have been cut include job retraining, extended education and union scholarships for employees spouses and children.
