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      07-08-2007, 08:04 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by Flugtechnik View Post
It was amazing to see the logistics that go on behind the scenes. My brother-in-law actually works there as one of the "permatemps" mentioned in the article. No wonder the line moves so well...No unions. I've seen quite a few unionized aircraft assembly lines. Those guys are so SLOW! Always sitting around.
The TIME article makes the permatemp positions seem like they're being screwed out of full wages, saying that essentially they get 1/2 the pay and benefits of BMW union members.
Sounds like a raw deal.
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