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  1. OntarioVanMan

    Looks like the UAW and GM have everything under control!

    Living wage? that is so open ended...to who's living and to what standard...is that steak 3 times a week or once a month? maybe green fees once a month instead of once a week? 2 cars or a bus pass..? these people are employees..living and working for a living...they depend on the...
  2. OntarioVanMan

    Looks like the UAW and GM have everything under control!

    I agree to that to a point....how long at the present pay scale will the company be able to sustain those profits without the cuts? I can't imagine a company arbitarily cutting wages while it maintains the same or better profits..that would be a shame..
  3. OntarioVanMan

    Looks like the UAW and GM have everything under control!

    Aren't you using YOUR own set of standards? And organs is whole different discussion... What I am saying is ...one should take care of thier lifes needs first and then...one can share IF they feel so compelled....like I donate my old coats to the coat drive and my clothes...I was a blood donor...
  4. OntarioVanMan

    Looks like the UAW and GM have everything under control!

    hey...Whats the old saying...I am not my neighbours keeper? I do for me and my family and that is all that is required...of any individual...if everyone took care of their own sphere we wouldn't need any welfare care...and IF I so chose out of the generosity of my heart...I'll drop a buck or 2...
  5. OntarioVanMan

    Looks like the UAW and GM have everything under control!

    My neighbors are not my concern..they live their lives the way they want to....I take care of ME and my immediate responsiblities..maybe if everyone would just take care of themselves..we'd all be better off...
  6. OntarioVanMan

    Looks like the UAW and GM have everything under control!

    How did you come to that conclusion? I've known the big bucks ...and how much steak I ate...the money in bars, the new car every 2 years....and all the restaurant meals and the tips!!...I;ve been on the low end as well...lots of KD and PB sandwiches...and water... One thing I've discovered...
  7. OntarioVanMan

    SlushBusters Work!

    she does not come out in the winter anymore...I just have long arms....:rolleyes:
  8. OntarioVanMan

    Looks like the UAW and GM have everything under control!

    looks like the wage cuts helped them turn that profit...there is almost no way to conclude one way or the other....companies are supposed to make a profit...that is the point....
  9. OntarioVanMan

    SlushBusters Work!

    A good de-icing product does wonders.. and winter blades and some vasoline...
  10. OntarioVanMan

    Looks like the UAW and GM have everything under control!

    Unions wanted their share of the $$$ in good times..now in bad times...time to give some back....only fair...
  11. OntarioVanMan

    SlushBusters Work!

    I'll sell ya my set..still in box.....no need for the toys, the ole fashion way works best...I am a professional driver :eek:
  12. OntarioVanMan

    SlushBusters Work!

    HEY...mister,.. Bison hasn't had snow wise guy...was in Michigan City the other night and 3 inches of the stuff...and my regular wipers worked just fine..thank you very much...;)
  13. OntarioVanMan

    Looks like the UAW and GM have everything under control!

    Guess I was referring to a NEW start up business...when states compete against each other to get the plant and give away the store literally...in one way it does screw the taxpayers in the short term...but if it is successful the paybacks can be even bigger.... I was once a dept manager in a...
  14. OntarioVanMan

    Looks like the UAW and GM have everything under control!

    A company moves to a state with lets say get enticements..the pay back is jobs...local people working, getting a pay check, paying taxes that weren't available had the company not moved there..spending their wages in local stores, supporting local activities and yet other businesses .I thinks...
  15. OntarioVanMan

    Looks like the UAW and GM have everything under control!

    Greg is correct...The world is changing and it does not need us anymore except as consumers....the world is getting developed and the rules have changed greatly...we just can not compete at this time unless we went back to 5 bucks an hour...we produce little and consume greatly....a companies...
  16. OntarioVanMan

    Driver "Red List" Maintained by FMSCA

    Moot..you are a lowly VAN driver....whatta you know? Get outta here....*LOL*;):p
  17. OntarioVanMan

    Are you Happy with your carrier

    We do have a weekly shuttle service for the elderly...*L* He probably makes more then .81 a mile...:rolleyes:
  18. OntarioVanMan

    Are you Happy with your carrier

    I am not "looking" to leave..but if a better gig came up//I'd be gone in a heartbeat....with these .81 and .88 cent carriers...driving a cab now pays better....
  19. OntarioVanMan

    Voting for the Expediters Hall of Fame

    I have to agree with IRT...why do some slam this topic? This unique type of business and the nay sayers are coming out with traditional HOF standards...we are far from traditional...the criteria for this would be different in some respects...
  20. OntarioVanMan

    November Locations

    Blame it on election week....:rolleyes:;) Florida sux...big time...unless you get real lucky....I don't do Florida anymore....I'll take the loss and wait for the "golden goose" *LOL*
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