In a day when their industry is cratering, in large part because of their own actions, the United Auto Workers (UAW) is whining to president to be Barack Obama that “unfair labor rules” need to be retracted once he takes office.

The UAW is asking Obama to revisit the conditions that the recent Bailout is dependent upon whereby the union is forced to revisit its practices to look for cutbacks and concessions. In essence, the UAW is trying to convince Obama that the union should not be held accountable for its actions of dragging the US auto makers down the tubes.

“We are disappointed that,” President Bush, “has added unfair conditions singling out workers,” Gettelfinger said. “We will work with the Obama administration and the new Congress to ensure that these unfair conditions are removed, as we join in the coming months with all stakeholders to create a viable future for the U.S. auto industry.”

No, Mr. Gettelfinger, Bush is saying nothing at all about “the workers.” He is pointing at YOU, Mr. Gettlefinger, you and your union thugs. It is YOUR fault that the auto industry is falling apart, not “the workers.”

The UAW is playing the role of Vinnie Barbarino from that horrible 70s sitcom Welcome Back Kotter. When people mention fraud, graft, and corruption, the UAW is saying “what, who, where?” and pretending it doesn’t see any. Then, when the matter is pressed, the UAW looks to blame everyone but itself.

This is why there should never be a bailout for the auto makers. Nothing. Not a penny. The unions need to be heavily pressured or there will never be any way for the auto industry to make a competitive come back.

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