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Corvette Plant Workers Weigh in on Automotive Rescue Plan
Posted: 7:11 PM Dec 10, 2008
Last Updated: 7:11 PM Dec 10, 2008
Reporter: Forrest Sanders
Email Address: forrest.sanders@wbko.com
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Workers with General Motors continue to emphasize the importance of the automotive industry as lawmakers decide how to deal with their future.
Congressional aides say Democrats and the White House have finalized a deal to offer $15 billion in loans to US automakers.
Some Republican lawmakers remain opposed and the White House is only reporting "very good progress" on the deal.
Now, some area automotive workers are speaking out on why they believe this aid is important for them and all Americans.
"I have a son. I have to put him through school," explains material shipping employee Monica Beasley. "Myself and my husband both work for General Motors, so it will be a devastation if we don't get the buyout."
Monica is a 22-year GM employee.
"It means my livelihood," she says. "It's my livelihood. All I know is General Motors."
Monica's not alone in her worry over whether or not a rescue plan will pass for the automotive industry.
"What that means to us here in Bowling Green is 800 jobs," says Eric Millette of the Industrial Engineer Department. "That's just between these four walls."
"I'm 50 years old," adds robot attendant David Peters. "It seems in our economy, 50-year-olds aren't successful at transitioning into other fields that pay as well."
"With nine years invested with General Motors, what it would mean for me is I would have to potentially uproot my family and find another job," Eric explains.
Monica's quick to tell you, it's not just those who clock in and clock out at a GM plant who will be affected by the decision on Capitol Hill.
"It's going to be devastating for the Bowling Green community," Monica says. "It's going to affect the dealers, the manufactures."
"We need a thriving automotive industry in America, and it's not really an ideology issue," adds David. "It's an issue of national security in America and economic prosperity."
Now, Monica hopes her plea will be answered.
"We need your help now," Monica says. "We need your help."
GM employees add they feel the bailout money would sustain them through months they would spend producing more fuel efficient cars for the market.
Posted: 7:11 PM Dec 10, 2008
Last Updated: 7:11 PM Dec 10, 2008
Reporter: Forrest Sanders
Email Address: forrest.sanders@wbko.com
Related Video: VetteTube - Corvette Videos, Corvette Crashes, Corvette Burnouts, Corvette Racing
Workers with General Motors continue to emphasize the importance of the automotive industry as lawmakers decide how to deal with their future.
Congressional aides say Democrats and the White House have finalized a deal to offer $15 billion in loans to US automakers.
Some Republican lawmakers remain opposed and the White House is only reporting "very good progress" on the deal.
Now, some area automotive workers are speaking out on why they believe this aid is important for them and all Americans.
"I have a son. I have to put him through school," explains material shipping employee Monica Beasley. "Myself and my husband both work for General Motors, so it will be a devastation if we don't get the buyout."
Monica is a 22-year GM employee.
"It means my livelihood," she says. "It's my livelihood. All I know is General Motors."
Monica's not alone in her worry over whether or not a rescue plan will pass for the automotive industry.
"What that means to us here in Bowling Green is 800 jobs," says Eric Millette of the Industrial Engineer Department. "That's just between these four walls."
"I'm 50 years old," adds robot attendant David Peters. "It seems in our economy, 50-year-olds aren't successful at transitioning into other fields that pay as well."
"With nine years invested with General Motors, what it would mean for me is I would have to potentially uproot my family and find another job," Eric explains.
Monica's quick to tell you, it's not just those who clock in and clock out at a GM plant who will be affected by the decision on Capitol Hill.
"It's going to be devastating for the Bowling Green community," Monica says. "It's going to affect the dealers, the manufactures."
"We need a thriving automotive industry in America, and it's not really an ideology issue," adds David. "It's an issue of national security in America and economic prosperity."
Now, Monica hopes her plea will be answered.
"We need your help now," Monica says. "We need your help."
GM employees add they feel the bailout money would sustain them through months they would spend producing more fuel efficient cars for the market.
