According to bankruptcy court precedence, they are entitled to better treatment. They invested money into the company. The unions didn't, which were simply taking money from the company and getting a better shake than the hedge funds. And they weren't just holding out for more bailout as Obama and the Dems are describing it. They would have taken a stake in the reformed company, which is what the unions are getting, but were being tossed to the sidelines. Did you not even read the article that you posted a link to?

whomod said: I generally don't like it when people decide to play by the rules against people who don't play by the rules.
It tends to put you immediately at a disadvantage and IMO is a sign of true weakness.
This is true both in politics and on the internet."

Our Friendly Neighborhood Ray-man said: "no, the doctor's right. besides, he has seniority."