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
That the way to achieve higher standards of living for all is through science and technology, taking advantage of better tools, methods and organization. Charles E. Wilson achieveadvantagehigh Change image and 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
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
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
No one should suffer from the great delusion that any form of communism or socialism which promotes the dictatorship of the few instead of the initiative of the millions can produce a happier or more prosperous society. Charles E. Wilson communismdelusiondictatorship share on social
Canada has great natural resources, and its people have the spirit and ability to develop them. Charles E. Wilson abilitycanadadevelop Change image and share on social
There may be some backward countries where the mass of the people are on a subsistence level and where, as an aftermath of wars or partial crop failures, the standard of living has to be drastically reduced, but this certainly is not the case in our prosperous nations. Charles E. Wilson aftermathbackwardcase 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