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In response to "question regarding specifically the contract issue..." by znufrii

We can ask. They aren't obligated. The unions agreed to negotiate so that the company stays out of bankruptcy and saves jobs. They could refuse and

Posted by pmb (aka pmb) Mar 17 '09, 12:08

take their chances. Same here. We can ask. Given where these things are and the size of the bonuses it would not be surprising for the individuals to say no and take their chances.

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well, in the case of the auto industry it was a condition of receiving aid in the first place. Why wasn't it for AIG? -- nm - znufrii Mar 17, 12:15 2
- Different set of circumstances. - pmb Mar 17, 12:21
- As I understand it, Dodd specifically exempted these types of bonuses. -- nm - Ender Mar 17, 12:18

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We can ask. They aren't obligated. The unions agreed to negotiate so that the company stays out of bankruptcy and saves jobs. They could refuse and

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