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I cannot speak to the average wage / benefits for the UAW workers, but I can speak with great knowldege on the CBA's that the Security Officers at one of the Big three had a couple of years ago (not GM). The starting salary was substantially higher than comparable jobs in the sector. Officers that had been around for a long time but were considered Level 1 type jobs, were making in excess of $20 per hour. This does not include the many benefits assosciated.
All in all, when compared to other manufacturing, the Security Cost was substantially higher. I am comparing apples to apples, as I also know wages at comparable positions for other auto manufacturers.
I am only referring to direct labor costs.
Now with that said, some of the larger automakers have a very thourough security program. Meaning, the security folks handle all fire life emergency situations.
While I think the UAW should take some of the blame, and maybe not so much the workers, but the fat cats, the Big Three can't be blamed for not seeing the trends, and building vehicles that people want.
Bill
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