Keyword: GM

Legacy Curse (1/14/2006)

The legacy of high union wages and benefits progressive measures has become part of a vicious circle of market-share erosion for old-time U.S. car makers.

Keywords: auto, benefits, car maker, GM, labor union, legacy cost, market share, Toyota, UAW, wages

Reality Benefits (1/16/2006)

Low-cost competition and escalating health care cost have eroded U.S. car-makers’ ability to honor generous union contracts.

Keywords: auto companies, car maker, China Price, co-payments, collective bargaining, Delphi, General Motors, GM, health insurance premium, retiree benefits, UAW, United Auto Workers

Self-Competition (6/22/2006)

Durability of capital goods poses challenge to producers in a mature market.

Keywords: capital goods, cars, Dell, durability, GM, Intel, median age, Microsoft, obsolescence, replacement, Toyota, trucks, vehicles