Behind the Scenes @ Chrysler Dealers

[Mr. Bloom]

I am UAW here and do not make 60-80 an hour. That figure is with benefits and anything else companies have to pay for us.

myjas, it all counts.
I'm an executive officer in my company and last year, the value of my compensation was 90% salary and 10% benefits (bonus was $0 because it is tied to a high level of profitability even though my workload has never been heavier)...and on top of that:
- between copays and premiums, I pay most of my health coverage
- there is NO PENSION or Retiree Health Care to look forward to
- I'm paid the same whether I work 40 hours/week or 60 hours/week...and the latter is more the norm...and
- I never get to turn it off because when you have employees and families relying on you to make good decisions for everyone's mutual benefit and security, well, you care and wind up being on 24 hour call.

Don't misunderstand, I'm not complaining, but I'm simply pointing out that it is the entire package that creates value, not just the hourly wage...