Show The Salt Lake Tribune Volatile Lettuce Prices Ford Workers in Mexico Want World Class' Wages Too May Drop as Harvest Begins in California NEWS SERVICE KNIGHT-REDDE- LOS ANGELES TIMES HERMOSILLO Mexico — In the four years that Marco Antonio Gutierrez has worked at the Ford Motor Co factory here his supervisors have demanded world-clas- s quality for the Escorts and Mercury Tracers the plant produces Last week Gutierrez and his 2100 walked out of the plant Their demand: world-clas- s work wages for world-clas- s The strike is an irritant for Ford but a tough dilemma for Mexico's ruling party which must soon decide whether to support its union ally at the plant or hang tough on its program to control inflation That is a goal the government considers key to its successful participation in a global economy The strike itself is an unexpected fallout from the government's decision to pursue the North American Free Trade Agreement Many Mexican workers believe their government wants them to work harder producing better goods so that Mexico can trade in the international arena Yet the government the workers believe is denying them a share of the prosperity from the new international economy The Ford plant was a logical starting place for that process The factory is owned by an international company produces cars for the international market ld ! ' lit Experts Say Long Bumpy Road In Store for Sehwinn Yz Li 4 4 1 "We make 6 pesos (about $2) an hour while workers in the United States doing exactly the same job earn $15 an hour" said Gutierrez a tool and die maker "Our factory constantly receives prizes for quality These are not fair wages for skilled workers" Ford workers said they are askwage hike The ing for a 35 company has offered 95 workers said A Ford spokesman would not confirm that figure While a situation such as the Ford strike should have been predictable under those circumstances the conflict could hardly have occurred at a worse time for the government or the union After years of conflict with a strong dissident movement intent on changing the Ford workers' union affiliation to a different labor federation current leaders desperately need a victory Otherwise workers may well defect Because those leaders are affiliated with the Mexican Workers Federation or CTM the labor federation that is part of the ruling party the government needs their support That support is particularly important because of the 1994 presidential election However the government also wants to cut inflation to a single digit this year That requires support for the voluntary program of wage and price controls which has set the maximum annual wage increase at 99 !I old 4 A 1 ki 1 1 Schwinn Bicycle Co IT rs er ff tg Bike sales in other words are flat and chances they will soon emerge from their rut are slim unless of course the economy improves dramatically or motor ists by the thousands abandon automobiles for bicycles as a reinsult of huge gasoline-priccreases "Because of the current econnmic environment bicycle sales in the US in the immediate future are likely to remain flat" said Ralph Murray Schwinn's president and chief executive Bicycling a $32 billion business in the United States including bikes parts and accessories historically has been an industry of peaks and valleys And right now it's stuck in a rut halfway be tween the peak of 152 million units sold in 1973 and a low of 68 million units sold in 4LIFE Scientific Biotechnology Group Our "human engineering" firm continues expansion in the SLC area requiring professionals seeking participation in the Weight Management Nutrition and Wellness Industries Career opportunities and rapid advancement imediatety available for highly motivated individuals Medic21 or Nursing experience a plus industry training is person with excellent prcmded for the customer-onente- d communicaoons and people skills in the following areas: 6 Telemarketing Sales Representatives 3 Customer Support Representatives Has Immediate openings for the following positions: TRUCK DRIVERS Truck driver with CM Call Ms Olsen f8011 license Ideal candidate should have 2 years 4 Geneva Steel has an immediate opening e for a Programmer Analyst with the following qualifications: should have both forklift previous experience load building a Knowledge of one or more of the following: IMS ISOISPF MVSJCL SAS Cobol Excellent written and verbal communication skills A minimum of I year experience with a Bachelor degree or years experience Ability to support and maintain a business application Applicants considered for final processing will be required to take a basic skills assessment exam Applicants should apply in person at Geneva Steel's Human Resources Office 1600 West Center Orem Resumes may be mailed to PO 13os 2500 Provo or 84603 or fazed to Applications will be accepted through 400 pm Monday March 15 1993 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY — AFFIRMATIVE AcrioN EMPLOYER comprehen- Please contact our manager or operations manager at (801) 565- 3500 apply in person or send your resume In confidence to: BMC WEST CORPORATION 7902 South 1410 West West Jordon Ul 84084 8 Breathe new life into multimedia presentations and computer training n sessions with VGA NTSC reputation depends on outstanding service Attract the attention of potential career support personnel in and lo-r- How v SECAA4 images - yv DOORS IN HOME HEALTH e-- CARE 44 r-t- d WISING MANAGEMENT POSITION 11114 11 Member ot the Vatting hermit Assoctahon of Atnerica KM CellfiOCI &Nei Ochoetutety EMOOVer HUMAN RESOURCE ASSISTANT HUMAN RESOURCE COORDINATOR We're looking for an Assistant Manager who combines a high level of integrity with respect for people ability to work well with adults and children and a focus on longterm career opportunity in a family entertainment business Successful individualswill have both the desire and the flexibility busito learn and grow with a brand-neness operation of a Fortune 500 company Prior experience or course of study in food and beverage is required Our focus is quality and customer service! 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