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In a PowerPoint presentation released as part of the Congressional investigation into Toyota’s “unintended acceleration” problems, the car manufacturer reveals that the delay of the Employee Free Choice Act was a “win” for its Washington lobbying office.<\/p>\n
The July 2009 presentation<\/a> by Toyota executives boasted that the delay of recalls saved the company $100 million<\/a>. But a closer look at the presentation in full shows the disdain the company has for its employees and unions.<\/p>\n Under the header “Washington Office: Wins for Toyota & Industry,” Toyota lists as “‘Card Check’ – legislation delayed.” as a “win.” Not content with its delay, the Employee Free Choice Act is again listed as a “key issue” of Toyota’s government affairs team.<\/p>\n Labor issues: “Card Check”<\/p>\n It’s also worth noting that the first ally of Toyota listed is the US Chamber of Commerce, which is referenced multiple times in the presentation as a reliable source.<\/p>\n A handful of Toytoas are union made, including the 2010<\/a> Corolla and Tacoma. But Toyota plans to close down one of its union plants, the NUMMI plant in Fremont, CA that employs 4700. The AFL-CIO, UAW, and Teamsters renewed their efforts<\/a> to keep the plant fro closing once Toyota’s “unintended acceleration” problems became a national issue. The deadline for the plant is April 1. (This is yet another good reminder to reference the UAW’s guide for union made cars<\/a>.)<\/p>\n You can view the whole presentation from Toyota on its Washington affairs here (PDF)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
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