Gregg's 'perils' of strike @Volvo: the UAW workers asked for very little. The fact is, some folks refused to even discuss matters, @ the bargaining table. That was the real issue: dialogue and resolution of minute' issues. Unionized workers built America, are not 'in-vogue' with certain political parties, but they continue to serve Americans well. Intimidation of unionized workers by 'the system' has been practiced, for years. The strike you mentioned had little to no result in the latest decision. "What's good for GM is good for the USA," old cliche', but was true (GM was mostly unionized, during those times). Don't blame Americans for not being able tocompete with unlawful workers, unlawful competition (child/slave labor), and their right for wanting decent wages and health-care for their families. You very well may see revitilization of unionism, due to low wages and horrific working conditions that were prevelant in the USA, until unions banded sisters and brothers together. Many workers are already suffering poor working conditions and wages. If the USA doesn't impose tariffs on certain imports, we are certainly doomed. Some politicians tout that they don't want trade barriers, such as more tarrifs; they want free-trade. The concept is good, but the fact is, USA workers cannot compete with the sources of labor, as I have mentioned. Sad, very sad. I pray that the greedy souls that support profiteering, at the expense of human suffering, enjoy their pyramid-era practices of hording gold and jewels into their tombs. I think the USA is only beginning to feel the horrors of imperialistic practices by many, including some of our elected officials. I believe we are on the threshold of the demise of America as many have known it. America can be revitalized! "For the people, by the people"...currently, the people of the USA are not being properly honored with their Constitutional rights. Many politicians are mostly to blame. Blame, hopefully, will change American's voting patterns. Maybe marching in the streets, and other pro-active, legal methods of awareness hightening is needed. Anarchy may prevail, if folks begin to starve, can't get ANY medical care (experienced by many, already). Well, this isn't a 'book'..but I'm disappointed with 'our' system...GONE AWRY !! Votes: +0

I was told that Mack trucks will not be leaving as expected. They will stay a while longer but no date has been set to leave for now. Votes: +0

When Volvo workers were out on strike a few months ago, they knew full well that the economy was on the down and would probably not recover for quite sometime. But, UAW wisdom said to stay out on strike when they should have been telling you the perils of striking at the time. The UAW has a terrible record with auto workers having guided closings at plant after plant because of their greed. The non-union auto plants in the US are operating well and most of their workers are happy. Volvo has not hurt the locals and the local economy. The blame falls on the UAW. Votes: -3

Volvo promised, via the media, just a few years ago, that they would move operations to Mexico, if the UAW did not bow down. Times are tough, but I feel the MAC move is an avenue to such threats. Besides, if NAFTA allows foreign trucks, often not road-worthy, to dominate our roads...well, one can surmise the point. Those vehicles, made in various countries, supply tomatoes to Canada, for instance; isn't that great! We have many problems to solve, but Volvo has abandoned the deserving workers of the area. I will never buy another Volvo, or any of their products. (I realize that the truck sector is separate from the auto sector, for Volvo). Everyone should boycott Volvo, until they do what is right: make the Dublin plant a primiere production facility, again. Yes, more orders would help, but concentration of production in Dublin would still serve existing orders very well. Say no to Volvo, until they say yes. Thanks to all the Volvo workers that have supported our local economy, schools, and have worked hard to provide for their families. Let's just all move North, or go to Mexico...NOT ! Votes: +4