When All Else Is Out of Bounds, Zap Labor
From Nixon’s wage controls to today’s interest rate hikes, the fight against inflation has targeted labor.
From the wires. Ford hasn't received bailout money, but pressed the union for concessions because they didn't want to be disadvantaged if the union made concessions with Chrysler and GM. The deal still needs to be ratified by the union.
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