For a G.M. Family, the American Dream Vanishes - New York Times

For a G.M. Family, the American Dream Vanishes - New York Times: "'Frankly in our business, the progress in improving productivity has been dramatic,' Mr. Wagoner said. 'Over a 10-year period, we have gone from a ballpark of 40-plus hours a vehicle in assembly to 20-plus hours a vehicle.'

Benefits are another matter. G.M. pays about $1,500 per car assembled in the United States for health care, more than it spends on steel."