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December 14, 2012

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Michigan right-to-work law viewed as domino redefining Midwest states

Michigan’s swift conversion to a right-to-work state has galvanized advocates of the law, who vow to seek similar legislation nationwide under the battle cry: “If it can happen in... ... >> story Published: Dec 14 8:26 am U.S. Eastern time

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Ford aims at GM by showing new F-150 at Detroit show, report says

Ford plans to offer a peek at its 2015 F-150 pickup truck at the Detroit auto show next month, the latest example of attempted one-upmanship in the highly competitive American truck market. ... >> story Published: Dec 14 3:37 pm U.S. Eastern time

NHTSA upgrades Ford unintended-acceleration probe

An investigation into complaints that loose floor mats in some Ford Motor Co. Fusion, Lincoln MKZ and Mercury Milan cars may jam accelerator pedals was upgraded by U.S. regulators. ... >> story Published: Dec 14 2:19 pm U.S. Eastern time

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David Barkholz is a reporter for Automotive News.
My bet is that dad would have stayed with the UAW
My father was an auto worker. He had a love-hate relationship with his union, the UAW. All this talk about right-to-work in Michigan has me wondering how the late Ken Barkholz would have responded to the new opportunity to leave the union. I trust he would have stayed. ...

Read the blog Published: Dec 14 12:37 pm U.S. Eastern time

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