Archive for ‘April, 2009’

President's Remarks on the Auto Industry – Washington Wire – WSJ

President's Remarks on the Auto Industry – Washington Wire – WSJ

President Barack Obama’s remarks on the auto industry .

Study – iPod Could Save US Auto Industry | Cult of Mac

Study – iPod Could Save US Auto Industry | Cult of Mac

Study – iPod Could Save US Auto Industry . 10:11 am, April 30th, 2009, Lonnie Lazar. jacobs-media-tech-survey-american-car-features-april-. Adding iPod connectivity as standard equipment on their vehicles could save American automobile …

Little rhymes for the times: {The Collapse of the North American …

Little rhymes for the times: {The Collapse of the North American …

The Collapse of the North American Auto Industry On the brink of collapse, You appear to be the biggest saps. Morally bankrupt. Totally corrupt? Why is it they should get taxpayers’ rent money? It’s almost funny. …

Little rhymes for the times: {The Collapse of the North American …

Little rhymes for the times: {The Collapse of the North American …

The Collapse of the North American Auto Industry On the brink of collapse, You appear to be the biggest saps. Morally bankrupt. Totally corrupt? Why is it they should get taxpayers’ rent money? It’s almost funny. …

GM Statement on Updated Viability Plan, Including Pontiac Phaseout …

GM Statement on Updated Viability Plan, Including Pontiac Phaseout …

While I retired out of the salaried work force I feel it is important that America should understand that many of the benefits, and the middle-class itself, are due to the UAW and the automotive industry . 9:26 am April 28, 2009 …

President Obama Greets the Gators

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The President congratulates the 2008 NCAA National Champion University of Florida football team to the East Room of the White House. This is the Gators’ second visit in three years. President Obama highlights the team’s commitment to community service in Gainesville. April 23, 2009. (public domain)

State unemployment rate hits 12.1 percent

State unemployment rate hits 12.1 percent

The state also could have the dubious distinction of having the highest unemployment rate in the nation. That might change when Michigan’s unemployment numbers are announced on Friday. So far, according to state Employment Department economist Art Ayre, the state could … “This has happened very quickly. There’s been a very, very rapid downturn in our employment picture.” During March, the state also lost 5000 jobs , with a total of 256400 people out of work last month. …

Unemployment & Foreclosure: Connecting the Dots

Unemployment & Foreclosure: Connecting the Dots

Add 13.2 million and 2.1 million and you get 15.3 million payroll employees without jobs , 9.93 percent of the workforce. Even this number is short because we’re still not counting unemployment among the 10.4 million people who are self- employed or our … “In February,” says the BLS, “ Michigan again reported the highest jobless rate, 12.0 percent. The states with the next highest rates were South Carolina, 11.0 percent; Oregon, 10.8 percent; North Carolina, 10.7 percent; …

More American Workers Outsourcing Own Jobs Overseas

More American Workers Outsourcing Own Jobs Overseas

More American Workers Outsourcing Own Jobs Overseas A new Department of Labor report finds personal outsourcing is revolutionizing how Americans dont do their own work. From: TheOnion Views: 283545 4051 ratings Time: 02:27 More in Shows

James Laxer: Canada's Vital Auto Industry: Past, Present and Future

James Laxer: Canada's Vital Auto Industry: Past, Present and Future

For over a century, Ontario has prospered as a consequence of the location in its cities of an automotive industry , large enough to be globally significant. From the eastern edge of the Golden Horseshoe four hundred kilometers westward …

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