LOL you mad rosebud? Last I checked we live in Tennessee. That makes this story applicable. Don't like it? I'd be happy to escort you to the state line.
Clay, this is one of the few times I can agree with you. Thank goodness this deviant is out of office. He should have never been hired in the first place since he had been fired from so many other government jobs. Oh, it's interesting to note that Ron Littlefield sure didn't condemn any of Mr. Page's actions leading to his resignation. Wow. Stay classy, Ron...stay classy.
Seriously? You're going to shill for your company when 80 people suddenly lost their jobs? Stay classy, Ms. Weaver. That is truly one of the most ridiculous things to post given the circumstance. I hope people treat you better if your business shuts its doors. If this is indicative of your operations style, you may soon join Incentium.
Allison, the August article states "VW now employs 1,016 people, 324 of them production workers from Hamilton County." That says there were 324 production workers at that time -- not 1016. The other employees are in professional/support positions. Those jobs have to be competitive outside the city because we just haven't built and run a car plant before. Those actually producing the cars ARE from Hamilton County. A couple of my friends work there and I know from talking to them that the production workers are local.
I find it quite interesting that people keep throwing out this $14/hour number. That's not quite accurate. The starting salary is $14.50/hour to start. Over a period of three years, this will grow to $19.50 an hour. That translates into $30,160 - $40,560 over three years. That's not even including the overtime that will be required. The latter number is higher than what most 4 year college graduates are making when they graduate. So, I really don't think there is any room to complain for a job that only requires a high school diploma/GED.
Quite a few of my friends work for VW and they are all well aware of this UAW issue. Guess what, they want no part of it. Not only that, the vast majority of production employees are of the same mindset. Yes, the decision will be left up to the employees. Guess what, that doesn't mean they will accept the union propaganda being put forth in these comments. The last thing they want is to be the next Detroit, or Delphi, or New Stanton, PA. This entitlement mentality is antiquated and has no part of the modern business world. It would seem that the most people actually employed at VW (not relics with an entitlement mentality) very much understand what the likes of the UAW and SEIU do to communitites. Because of this, Volkswagen AND its employees will have fantastic success here.
Da’Rick Rogers in UT doghouse but not suspended
LOL you mad rosebud? Last I checked we live in Tennessee. That makes this story applicable. Don't like it? I'd be happy to escort you to the state line.
The Resignation
Clay, this is one of the few times I can agree with you. Thank goodness this deviant is out of office. He should have never been hired in the first place since he had been fired from so many other government jobs. Oh, it's interesting to note that Ron Littlefield sure didn't condemn any of Mr. Page's actions leading to his resignation. Wow. Stay classy, Ron...stay classy.
Wiedmer: Tyler Bray progressing well, UT teammates say
Actually, I'm very proud of Erik Ainge for admitting his problem and seeking help. Maybe you should do the same for being a judgemental jerkface.
Child actor in VW Super Bowl commercial helps in opening Chattanooga plant
Ich wunsche VW viel Erfolg!!! Alles gute!
Chattanooga: Incentium announces it has ended business operations
Seriously? You're going to shill for your company when 80 people suddenly lost their jobs? Stay classy, Ms. Weaver. That is truly one of the most ridiculous things to post given the circumstance. I hope people treat you better if your business shuts its doors. If this is indicative of your operations style, you may soon join Incentium.
Chattanooga officials defend VW's Tennessee-first production hiring
::Sigh::
Allison, the August article states "VW now employs 1,016 people, 324 of them production workers from Hamilton County." That says there were 324 production workers at that time -- not 1016. The other employees are in professional/support positions. Those jobs have to be competitive outside the city because we just haven't built and run a car plant before. Those actually producing the cars ARE from Hamilton County. A couple of my friends work there and I know from talking to them that the production workers are local.
Corker to VW: No union
I find it quite interesting that people keep throwing out this $14/hour number. That's not quite accurate. The starting salary is $14.50/hour to start. Over a period of three years, this will grow to $19.50 an hour. That translates into $30,160 - $40,560 over three years. That's not even including the overtime that will be required. The latter number is higher than what most 4 year college graduates are making when they graduate. So, I really don't think there is any room to complain for a job that only requires a high school diploma/GED.
Quite a few of my friends work for VW and they are all well aware of this UAW issue. Guess what, they want no part of it. Not only that, the vast majority of production employees are of the same mindset. Yes, the decision will be left up to the employees. Guess what, that doesn't mean they will accept the union propaganda being put forth in these comments. The last thing they want is to be the next Detroit, or Delphi, or New Stanton, PA. This entitlement mentality is antiquated and has no part of the modern business world. It would seem that the most people actually employed at VW (not relics with an entitlement mentality) very much understand what the likes of the UAW and SEIU do to communitites. Because of this, Volkswagen AND its employees will have fantastic success here.