March 16, 2010
• From the International Union UAW: This week the House and Senate are expected to begin a process leading to final consideration of the health care reform legislation that was debated and approved by both bodies last year. The UAW and our progressive allies believe it is imperative that Congress act now to pass these historic health care reforms. Without these reforms, millions of Americans will continue to be uninsured, and costs will continue to escalate at unsustainable rates, placing increasing burdens on working families, businesses and government. Please contact your representative and senators right away. Tell them that it is imperative for Congress to move forward now to complete action on health care reform legislation. Urge your representative to pass the health care reform bill previously approved by the Senate. At the same time, urge representative and senators to approve the "corrections bill" to fix various problems in the Senate legislation. Let your representative and senators know that you attach the highest importance to passage of these health care reform bills! You can use the following toll-free number to call your representative and senators: 1-866-960-0611.
• From Automotive News: Toyota Motor Corp. said it had found no evidence to support James Sikes’ version of a widely publicized "runaway" Prius episode a week ago, suggesting that authorities examine whether the incident happened as reported to police. U.S. safety investigators said earlier on Monday that they had found no evidence to support or disprove Sikes' version of events. Toyota said an examination of Sikes' Prius showed the car was being driven with the brakes lightly and repeatedly applied -- some 250 times over a 30-mile stretch of highway.
• More Automotive News: Automotive Lease Guide, which sets leasing residual values for the auto industry, said Toyota plunged from No. 1 to No. 6 among mainstream brands in its semiannual Perceived Quality Study. On a scale of 1 to 100, Toyota’s perceived-quality score dropped to 67.6 in the guide company’s spring 2010 survey, down from 84 in fall 2009.
• Union Meeting Wednesday, March 17 at 3 pm and after first shift.
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