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To: stockman_scott who wrote (45272)11/20/2008 2:56:37 PM
From: nigel bates  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 149317
 
This statistic encapsulates the problems of the Big Three (other than their management failings, etc.) - and explains why up until now they have avoided downsizing:

portfolio.com
"...As of 2007, the UAW represented 180,681 members at Chrysler, Ford and General Motors; it also represented 419,621 retired members and 120,723 surviving spouses..."