164 Quotes by David Cole

I have talked to the GM people and they feel they have come to a point where they can put an agreement together. I think both sides expect they will have something, and the target is the announcement of earnings.

I think the Moraine plant is probably going to continue, and get considerable investment.

If you take too many people out from an operating plant, you can shut it down. This has to be managed very carefully.

just as we did in the McCarthy era, we have offset the decline of traditional forms of repression with the development of new forms of repression. A historical comparison reveals not so much a repudiation as an evolution.

Chrysler has developed a reputation for flair and design that originated with Tom. But he's been a lot more than a designer the last few years. He's been much more of an executive. I can't help but feel he's sick of it.

Jerry is a very competent guy and somebody who has very deep knowledge in the business. He could be exactly the kind of board member GM needs.

I can't believe he'd make an announcement of that without labor being supportive of it. They (the union) are in a position where they are very vulnerable. Without strong employers, their job protections don't mean anything.

You could argue that this is a terrible thing but facts are facts. You might not like something but that doesn't mean it's going to go away.

People are going to look at this and say this is pretty rich wage increases for people who already make a lot of money. But the opportunities to improve productivity are still pretty high. A few years ago, 30 to 35 hours a vehicle was what was accepted as best practice. Now it's close to 20. The goal is now around 10.