“We at Volkswagen of America are disgusted by positions taken by U.S. Soccer.”
The U.S. Soccer Federation apologized after it contended in court documents that women on its national team had lesser responsibilities and physical abilities than their male counterparts and should be paid less than men. This blatantly sexist assertion drew widespread criticism and ignited a player protest the Associated Press reports.
USSF President Carlos Cordeiro’s weak and mild expression of regret on Wednesday night came after The Coca-Cola Co. lambasted the federation for supporting lesser pay for its female stars. Coca-Cola called the federation’s assertion in documents filed earlier this week “unacceptable and offensive.”
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COVID-19: Globally – Ford Motor Employees to Work Remotely
The Glass House acting more decisively then White House? Our $19 trillion economy was expected to grow 2% this year. At 0% it equals more than $380 billion of losses.
Ford Motor Company has just released a statement that despite the actions and rhetoric of the Trump administration further steps are needed to protect the health of its workers. The FMC action comes after Trump’s Wednesday address from the Oval Office, which immediately had to be corrected by Administration and other government staffers for it blatantly false assertions.
“In recent days, though, we concluded the issue has taken on a different dimension,” said Ford, “and (we) are continuing to act in real time to keep our people safe and help limit the spread of the virus in communities where we live and work.” Continue reading →