No one should be so naive as to think that wages among organized groups will not be increased, under pressure if necessary, to make up for increases in the cost-of-living, nor should anyone ordinarily object to such adjustments. Charles E. Wilson adjustmentcostgroup share on social
The only sound approach to collective bargaining is to work out an agreement that clarifies the rights and responsibilities of the parties, establishes principles and operates to the advantage of all concerned. Charles E. Wilson advantageagreementapproach share on social
Costs of manufactured articles importantly depend on the cost of raw materials as well as labour. Charles E. Wilson articlecostdepend Change image and share on social
Your future is still before you. Your land is a vast storehouse of mineral and agricultural wealth awaiting further development for the benefit of mankind. It potentialities are magnificent. Charles E. Wilson agriculturalawaitbenefit Change image and share on social
Our expanding Canadian operations are concrete evidence of General Motors confidence in Canada. Charles E. Wilson canadacanadianconcrete Change image and share on social
Our recent 5-year labour agreements, in Canada as well as the United States, are based upon experience, logic and principle rather than on pressure, propaganda and force. Charles E. Wilson agreementbasecanada Change image and share on social
In my fifty years of experience and memory, I have seen the most amazing increase in the standard of living of a people ever achieved anywhere in the world. This is why I am so sure that our system of free competition and industrial development is sound and must be preserved. Charles E. Wilson achieveamazecompetition share on social
Our thinking behind these agreements is that we want all jobs in General Motors to be good jobs. Charles E. Wilson agreementgeneralgood Change image and share on social
Furthermore, there is no good ethical or economic reason for asking workmen and current producers to forego all economic gain in order to increase the purchasing power of all the wealth accumulated in past years. Charles E. Wilson accumulatecurrenteconomic share on social
Unfortunately, in collective bargaining one party or the other too often tries to gain an advantage - a bargain, like buying something in a store for less than it is worth. Charles E. Wilson advantagebargainbuy Change image and share on social
