They also defined that relationship and made it an oppositional one. This relationship has led to a very inflexible workforce compared to the Japanese plants.
The North American and Japanese cultures are also much different. "The common good" there isn't used sarcastically from what I understand. Also, honour isn't considered a character flaw.
I wonder that nobody offered to reduce their wages for a limited time period.
And once you show that you'll work for that, that'll become new bargaining leverage. Memories are short when you do people favours.
Bren R.
