Chapter 722 The Great Game

During the last strike, all workers with union background were fired by Li Weidong. But it is not difficult for trade union organizations to redevelop workers.

Just imagine, the Amazon union leader was able to build a union organization at Amazon by asking his workers to queue up for barbecues and offering pizza and beer. The United Auto Workers has huge resources, so it would be easy to establish a union organization in a certain factory.

If the United Auto Workers were willing to invest some resources, a union organization could be re-established at the Bemher plant in minutes.

So the Auto Workers Union approved a fund for activities, and the union organization at the Bemher plant was quickly rebuilt.

The most affordable and direct way to organize workers to engage in team building is to take everyone together to eat and drink. The Automobile Workers Union is also an old team builder, so they found a place and ordered pizza, hot dogs and a few barrels of beer. The party started immediately.

After everyone drank some beer and became excited, Norwood-Jewell officially appeared on the stage. He took the microphone and talked endlessly about what the United Auto Workers did during the bankruptcy of General Motors. , of course, the key point is to finally get 17.5% of General Motors' shares.

Norwood-Jewell's eloquence is still very good. In his words, this 17.5% of General Motors shares is a great benefit for the workers obtained by the Auto Workers Union. From then on, the workers counterattacked the boss and became the boss. Be the master.

Next, Norwood-Jewell got down to business. He began to instigate workers and demand better benefits from management.

Just listen to Norwood-Jewell say; "In the past, what we asked the management for was nothing more than salary increases, medical insurance and paid vacations. However, these cannot guarantee that we will not lose our jobs. We may still be fired by the management at any time." !

What happens if we lose our jobs, our car loans, our mortgages, and our credit cards? Our wives will leave, our children will leave, and we will be like the street bums, losing something and living on the streets!

Therefore, we need to find a way to protect our jobs so that we will not be fired by the management. The best way is that we also own part of the factory's equity. In this case, we ourselves will be shareholders, and of course we will not Get fired! "

"Sir, is it like General Motors?" Someone asked immediately.

"Yes, just like General Motors. In this reorganization of General Motors, we got 17.5% of the shares and are the second largest shareholder of General Motors, so our workers don't have to worry about being fired by General Motors!" Norwood-Jewell said immediately.

Someone else said: "The management is definitely not willing to give up the shares to us!"

"Then we'll go on strike, endless strikes!" Norwood-Jewell replied.

"If we go on strike, we will be laid off. Just like last time, the management didn't care about our strike at all. They directly laid off employees, and more and more layoffs!" said the man just now.

Norwood-Jewell smiled confidently, and then continued: "Today is different. The last time was due to the financial crisis and the economic downturn, but now, we have come out of the financial crisis.

And as long as we plan to fight to the death, then the employer will definitely surrender in the end. All we really want is a guarantee. You don’t have to worry about being fired. When we get the shares of the factory, we will have the right to speak and invite everyone back! "

"What if the employer really fights us to the death? If they directly file for bankruptcy, then we will really lose our jobs!" someone else asked.

"Didn't General Motors also file for bankruptcy? But what's the final result? Didn't we get 17.5% of the shares! If the management really wants to threaten us by filing for bankruptcy, the worst possible outcome will be a second General Motors. At that time, our interests will not be lost, but we will get shares in the factory, and the employer will be kicked out! "

Norwood-Jewell still looked confident, and he continued: "Everyone, General Motors is dozens of times larger than the Bemher plant, but we still won it in the end! As long as we unite, no matter how small a Bemher factory is, we will be our opponent!”

The low-level workers unite and ask the boss for shares. No matter how you hear it, it sounds like wishful thinking. In the United States, however, this is not impossible.

Don't overestimate the IQ of the American working people. In many cases, the IQ of American blue-collar workers is really disappointing. After being encouraged casually and hearing a few slogans shouted, I will believe them to be true.

What's more, the case of General Motors is right in front of us. The United Auto Workers did obtain 17.5% of General Motors' shares, which also allowed the United Auto Workers to gain the trust of workers.

So a new round of labor negotiations began again.

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Early in the morning, Li Weidong held the phone and listened to the report from the Bemher factory.

"Mr. Li, in addition to an 8.5% increase in salary, an increase in medical insurance contributions, an increase of 5 days of paid leave per year, and the establishment of exclusive union positions, the union also has new demands. They demand that the Beimher factory be reduced by 17.5% The shares are held by the United Auto Workers' Workers' Retirement and Health Insurance Fund."

"What? Want shares? Are the unions crazy? Why don't they rob?" Li Weidong laughed mockingly.

"Mr. Li, labor negotiations have always been about demanding high prices and paying back the money on the spot. Although the conditions proposed by the union are excessive, they are just a negotiation strategy. They first raise the offer and then wait for us to counter-offer." The person in charge of the negotiation The lawyer opened his mouth to explain.

Of course Li Weidong understood these truths. He thought for a moment and then said: "Then you should talk to the union first and test the bottom line of the union."

"What about the bottom line of our negotiation? Mr. Li, if you don't draw a bottom line, it will be difficult for us to negotiate here!" the lawyer continued.

"A salary increase is allowed, but it cannot exceed 3%, and the union cannot have the same demand in the next two years; insurance and paid leave can be considered. As for the shares in the Bemher factory, they cannot be given. Let's find an excuse first. Dragging.”

Li Weidong paused deliberately and then continued: "I am not in a hurry to reach a new labor agreement with the union, so the negotiations can last longer. After a while, I will fly to the United States in person to resolve this matter."

"I understand. I will try my best to find excuses to delay the process until you come to the United States to make the final decision." The lawyer replied.

After ending the call with the lawyer, a cold light appeared in Li Weidong's eyes.

The Auto Workers Union has made a comeback, which has long been expected by Li Weidong. After all, large companies in the United States cannot do without such things as union organizations.

Technology companies like Apple and Amazon have been struggling for so many years, but in the end they still can't stop the union. As an automobile company in the traditional manufacturing industry, how can it be possible to get rid of the union organization?

It's just that the union organization's request for shares in the factory really exceeded Li Weidong's expectations.

"The figure of 17.5% is worth scrutinizing! I remember that during the bankruptcy of General Motors, the United Auto Workers obtained 17.5% of General Motors' shares. Now that they have raised the same figure, they are suggesting to me that if they do not compromise, they will Will the Bemher plant be destroyed like General Motors was destroyed?"

Li Weidong smiled coldly and said to himself: "It's so whimsical! The union hasn't figured out yet who needs whom more! I wish I could move Jaguar Land Rover's production lines out of the United States. They just come here. It's just right. Ah, take this opportunity to fire all the workers, and I’ll even save on severance pay!”

After thinking for a moment, Li Weidong picked up the phone and dialed the secretary's phone number: "Contact Secretary Huang in the city for me and tell me about the Jaguar Land Rover factory construction. I want to implement it as soon as possible."

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"Chairman Li, please come this way. Several leaders are waiting for you!" the secretary said while leading the way.

"The leaders are very busy, how can I make them wait for me?" Li Weidong said modestly.

"Chairman Li, there is a saying that customers are God. If you come to invest with us, you are our God." The secretary's words were flawless.

The two of them modestly spoke to each other and walked into a reception room.

"I'm really sorry to keep the leaders waiting for so long." Li Weidong said quickly.

"Chairman Li, welcome! Please take a seat!" The leader asked Li Weidong to sit down.

After a few people exchanged pleasantries, they got to the point.

"Several leaders, when we acquired the land, I promised to move the Jaguar Land Rover production line here. Now I plan to implement this project as soon as possible. I also hope that the city can approve it." Li Weidong said.

"Chairman Li, according to our country's policies, Jaguar Land Rover is a foreign-owned brand after all. If it is launched in China, it will still have to use a joint venture. However, we have also tried to see if we can build a wholly-owned factory with our superiors."

The leader paused for a moment, then continued: "Taking into account the special nature of Jaguar Land Rover, the superiors also gave another plan, that is, Jaguar Land Rover can build a factory as a sole proprietor, but if it sells the car in China, it still has to pay according to the standards for imported cars. related taxes and fees.”

Li Weidong nodded: "Then I'd better introduce domestic joint venture parties!"

"I wonder if Chairman Li has a joint venture partner that he likes?" the other party then asked.

"I plan to form a joint venture with BYD." Li Weidong replied.

The other party smiled slightly: "I would suggest that you consider SAIC. SAIC has sufficient joint venture experience with foreign brands. Its technology and strength are also at the top level in the country. It is also our local company and has a complete component supply system. ”

"I understand what you mean. As a local company, SAIC will definitely have many inherent advantages as a joint venture partner. However, I do think that choosing a foreign company for a joint venture will be more beneficial to the development of the city's automobile industry. "

Li Weidong continued: "There is a saying that competition will lead to progress, just like foreign car brands. The first one to enter into a joint venture with us was the German Volkswagen. As a result, for a long time, the streets were full of Santana.

Later, Toyota and Honda from Japan, General Motors and Ford from the United States, and Hyundai from South Korea all came. Corolla, Accord, Cruze, and Yinlan appeared on the streets. Volkswagen also began to increase its domestic car models. .

Cars are the result of competition between car companies, and the people who ultimately benefit are the people of our country. From those days when you could not buy a car with a note, to now there are 4S stores everywhere. Consumers have more choices, and the country The automobile industry has also achieved rapid development.

If Germany's Volkswagen had been allowed to dominate back then, and no other brands had been introduced, we might still have the old Santana running on the streets, and Volkswagen might not have introduced more models into China.

So I think your city should introduce other brands and let the industry progress through competition between companies instead of letting SAIC dominate. Moreover, BYD's successful settlement can also be used as a living sign to attract other car companies to invest in and build factories! "

"What Chairman Li said makes sense. From a long-term perspective, letting a hundred flowers bloom can indeed promote industrial development. This is because we are short-sighted." The other party nodded with deep understanding, and then continued:

"There will definitely be no problem with the approval of the Jaguar Land Rover factory. After the project is approved, we will complete the land approval and planning as soon as possible, and then you can build the factory."

"I would like to ask, how long will it take?" Li Weidong asked immediately.

"The project approval should be quick. The main thing is to go through the process and get stamps from each department. It will definitely be completed within three months."

For a large project such as the construction of a factory by an automobile company, the three-month project approval is considered to be extremely fast. Only in developed cities in China can such rapid approval be achieved.

For example, when Tesla built a factory in Germany, the approval process took more than two years. After the German government approved it, it went to the local government for approval. After the local government approved it, it also had to go through various environmental impact assessments, which almost made Musk give up. .

This is still in Germany, which is the most efficient country in Europe. If it were replaced by a lazier country, such as Italy and Spain, a single government might not be able to complete project approvals if it is full.

However, Li Weidong was not satisfied with this. He shook his head: "Three months is too long. I hope to complete the project approval within one month."

"A month?" Everyone in the room frowned slightly.

After a while, the leader said: "Chairman Li, with all due respect, such a large project involves many departments. Even if we go through the process, it is impossible to complete all the approvals in one month."

"Can you give me a back door?" Li Weidong smiled slightly and then said: "Let the approval process go ahead, and the construction of the factory area will proceed at the same time."

"That's construction without review!" Everyone was lost in thought.

It is definitely inappropriate from a procedural point of view to start construction before the project has been approved. However, if the local government turns a blind eye, it is indeed possible to do so. However, if something really goes wrong, it will definitely have to be done. Responsible.

The construction of Jaguar Land Rover factory is already a certainty. If it is built before going through review, there should be no problems. However, due to the issue of responsibility, no one dared to agree directly for a while.

Li Weidong continued: "Dear leaders, although Jaguar Land Rover is not as good as top automobile groups such as Volkswagen and General Motors, it is still a world-renowned luxury car brand. The establishment of a Jaguar Land Rover factory will inevitably attract widespread international attention. This project is absolutely feasible. As a benchmark project for attracting investment.

If we can put the factory into production as quickly as possible, it will also be a good advertising effect, which will have a demonstration and driving effect on future investment promotion work. Investors from various countries know that we are so efficient in building factories here, and they will definitely give priority to investing in us. "

These words made everyone present nod. A luxury car brand with decades of history is indeed very suitable as a benchmark project to show China's efficiency to the world!

Talking directly about the benefits is indeed the most advantageous way to negotiate. Although the local government will bear part of the responsibility for construction without review, it is easy to calculate which is more important when it comes to attracting investment.

Once it is successful, it can at least create a good investment environment for the outside world. Even if no international giants move in in a short period of time, as long as a few investment inspection groups come, it is worth taking responsibility for this "construction before review".

Thinking of this, the leader said, "Chairman Li, we will discuss your suggestion immediately. As long as it is conducive to investment promotion, I think there should be no problem in principle."

Although the words were not stated clearly, they were equivalent to agreeing to Li Weidong's request in a different direction.

Li Weidong nodded with satisfaction, and then said with a smile: "I'll leave the leaders to continue to worry about the project procedures!"

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As long as the local government allows the project to start, Li Weidong does not need to worry about other issues.

Domestic urban planning is still very good, especially in economically developed areas. Special industrial parks must have been planned. The land and infrastructure are ready-made, which can save the trouble of land acquisition, and enterprises can move in directly.

At that time, real estate had not yet been copied, the cost of land acquisition was much lower, and the price of land use was not high. Coupled with low labor costs, it was truly a golden age for the development of manufacturing.

In terms of land, China does have unique advantages. If it were placed in other countries, land would definitely be a problem.

For example, Tesla's future German factory has been delayed for a long time due to land issues. There are no residents on that land, but dozens of hectares of forest need to be cut down, so local residents require the construction company to comply with regulations such as safety, water supply, and noise.

After solving the problems of safety, water supply and noise, environmental organizations asked Tesla to rebuild the forest and resettle the small animals in the forest. Tesla had no choice but to choose another piece of land to plant three times the number of trees and build artificial bird nests around it. , artificial lizard nests and artificial ant nests to move animals in the forest.

But even this is not enough. Environmental protection organizations have proposed that there is a kind of bat in the forest that is hibernating, so deforestation cannot be started in winter until the bats wake up in spring. So the deforestation work was delayed for three months because of a few bats.

In the end, it was Musk who started clamoring for divestment, forcing the German government to intervene.

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At the Bemher factory, negotiations are still ongoing.

"Sir, the employer's lawyers rejected our proposed salary increase, but they are willing to consider giving us more shares."

After listening to the report from his subordinates, Norwood Jewell couldn't help but frowned.

"It's like this again, first rejecting our conditions, and then trying to make up for it in other ways. After we offer new conditions, they will refuse again, and then make concessions in other ways! This is completely delaying time! "

Norwood-Jewell is not a fool. After several rounds of negotiations, he has realized that the employer is completely stalling for time.

"The management is just stalling for time. They have no intention of making concessions. It seems that it is impossible to make the management compromise through negotiation, and we still have to go on strike!"

Thinking of this, Norwood Jewell ordered: "Notify our people to start an indefinite strike tomorrow!"

Facing the strike, Li Weidong, like last time, showed no mercy and directly chose to lay off workers.

Since the Jaguar Land Rover factory is going to be moved to China, it will be a matter of time before the Bemher factory closes. So we might as well take this opportunity and fire all the workers, and save a compensation.

Although it is very easy for American companies to lay off employees, and just saying "You're fired" can make you pack up and leave, it does not mean that there is no need for compensation. Especially when workers are backed by trade unions, compensation payments are often huge.

Because there is a thing called a “class action lawsuit.”

Once large-scale layoffs reach the level of a class action lawsuit, the amount will be very huge, and the corresponding legal fees will also be very high. This will allow some well-known large law firms to participate in class action lawsuits, not to mention the United States. The most indispensable thing is lawyers.

It is expensive to hire a lawyer to litigate, but class actions reduce individual litigation costs. This means that workers can hire well-known lawyers to help them litigate for a small amount of money.

A bird cannot fly without a head, and a group of dragons without a leader cannot initiate a class action lawsuit. At this time, it is logical for the trade union to stand up and be the leader, which can also improve its reputation. Therefore, labor unions will play a decisive role in this kind of collective lawsuit for layoffs.

After Musk acquired Twitter, he dared to lay off employees on a large scale. One of the main reasons was that Twitter did not have a union.

The United Auto Workers is the most powerful union organization in the United States. Organizing a class action lawsuit is not an easy task! So Li Weidong simply took advantage of this wave of strikes to fire all the employees.

Even if the union initiates a class action lawsuit in the future, it will not receive much compensation, because the workers were laid off because of the strike, so there is no reason why they should be paid even if they can't work!

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The strike had just begun at the Bemher plant when layoff notices were posted.

Norwood-Jewell was completely surprised that the employer was so tough. After all, the employer used the same method during the last strike.

At the strike demonstration site, workers held signs in their hands and shouted slogans from time to time.

Among the crowd, a beer seller was carrying a beer bucket and a disposable plastic cup, hoping to take the opportunity to make a fortune. A cup of beer costs 10 US dollars, which includes the boy's labor costs. The price is quite expensive, but there are really many strikers who are willing to patronize his business.

Do you think a strike is just about holding up signs and shouting slogans? of course not. There’s also beer, hot dogs, and a variety of pies!

This is the case in the United States. Many inexplicable things can be turned into a grand party or even a festival.

Several workers gathered together, drinking beer and discussing the strike.

"Today's strike looks like it will end in vain again. The management did not compromise. We did not get any benefits. Instead, we spent 10 US dollars to buy a beer!" The person who spoke showed an unhappy expression.

The activities organized by the union before were either queuing for barbecues or drinking beer freely, and having fun eating and drinking. Now if they are allowed to go on strike and bring subsidies, anyone will feel uncomfortable.

Another person said: "I heard that the management has started to lay off employees, starting with the union cadres just like last time. As soon as the layoff list came out, the personnel department notified those people to go through the resignation procedures."

"This employer is really stubborn and dares to go tit-for-tat with the union. Even General Motors is not an opponent of the union. I really don't know where this employer has the confidence." The speaker was a new employee who obviously didn't know the history of the last strike.

The man next to him immediately explained: "I remember that during the last strike, the management laid off half of the workers and directly drove the union forces out of the factory! This time the management used the same method, but I don't know if there will be layoffs this time. Fall on our heads."

"That means the union may not be able to defeat the employer? We may lose our jobs?" the man said worriedly.

Mentioning "unemployment" makes some people panic. Americans have mortgages, car loans, credit card loans, and once they lose their jobs, all kinds of bills can crush them to death.

At this moment, there was some commotion in the crowd in the distance, and Norwood Jewell was seen walking over from a distance. Next to Norwood-Jewell, there was a middle-aged man in his forties.

Norwood Jewell came to the crowd, picked up a loudspeaker, and introduced: "Workers, this is Congressman Menendez. He is here to support us!"

The loudspeaker was handed to Congressman Menendez, and the guy started talking.

In the United States, if you want to be a politician, you must have a mouth. Everyone who can become a congressman is a master of public speaking. The same was true for Menendez. After Kang's impassioned speech, the morale of the workers was immediately boosted.

Those workers who were still withdrawn or doubtful suddenly had a backbone.

The most important thing about the labor movement is to have a backbone. With a backbone, the workers will not be scattered, not to mention that this "backbone" is also a member of the parliament.

Under the system of separation of powers in the United States, congressmen may not have much real power, but their ability to get things done is definitely far greater than that of the administrative agency. With the support of congressmen who are good at making trouble, the momentum of the strike grew instantly.

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Li Weidong arrived at the negotiation site by car and saw a man in his fifties from a distance, surrounded by a group of people.

The lawyer said from the side: "Mr. Li, that person is Congressman Menendez. Unexpectedly, the Automobile Workers Union also invited him to come."

"Is this guy helping the Automobile Workers Union stand up? Those people around him should be reporters, but they really know how to find opportunities to show off!" Li Weidong said.

"The reporter was specially hired by the union." The lawyer sighed helplessly, and then said: "Mr. Li, if Menendez personally participates in the negotiations, we may have to make more concessions."

Li Weidong just smiled and did not answer. Since he was going to move the factory to China, there was no question of whether to make concessions or not.

After a while, Li Weidong met his old acquaintance Norwood Jewell.

At this time, Norwood-Jewell had the support of MPs, so he naturally looked arrogant.

The last time he went on strike, Norwood-Jewell came back defeated, but this time he planned to bite off a piece of meat from Li Weidong!

When the negotiations began, the Auto Workers Union took the lead in putting forward its own conditions, which were nothing more than the same conditions, including salary increases, vacations, and benefits.

Li Weidong's attitude did not change and he refused to agree to anything.

Lawyers from both sides engaged in a heated exchange of words without making any substantial progress, and the two sides undoubtedly fell into a stalemate.

At this time, Norwood-Jewell looked at Congressman Menendez next to him, meaning it is your turn to take action.

Menendez coughed dryly and said, "We allow Jaguar Land Rover to build a factory in Bemhel because you drive local employment. If you cannot provide jobs with reasonable remuneration, the residents of our state will not either." Your factory is welcome to stay here, our workers are not slaves, and there is no need for exploiters here!"

Menendez's subtext is, if you don't give in during negotiations, get out of here!

But Menendez would never have imagined that Li Weidong had been waiting for him to say this.

Li Weidong leaned forward without panic, and then said: "Mr. Menendez, if you force us to accept the union's conditions as a congressman, then I will have no choice but to move the factory elsewhere. "

"I'm not forcing you, I'm asking you to accept the union's reasonable conditions!" Menendez snorted coldly, and then said; "Of course, if you can't provide reasonable wages to the workers, even if you move away, it will not be good for our state. So far as I’m concerned, it’s not considered a loss!”

At this time, Norwood Jewell spoke to smooth things over: "Mr. Li, please don't be impulsive. Moving the factory will cost a lot of money, which is not cost-effective for you. Rather than doing that, it would be better to agree to our conditions, which would be counterproductive." It can reduce losses.”

The two people were obviously playing a red face and the other a bad face, trying to force Li Weidong to submit.

Li Weidong replied: "The business conditions here have disappointed me. I have decided not to continue investing here and move the Bemher factory!"

After hearing these words, Menendez and the union representatives were stunned at the same time. They did not expect that Li Weidong would really move out after a disagreement. They were also wondering whether Li Weidong was telling people to scare people, or whether he really wanted to fight to the death. .

Menendez smiled coldly; "Since Mr. Li has decided to move away, please feel free to do so! But one thing I want to make clear in advance is that exploiters who treat workers as slaves are not only welcome in our state, but also in other states. You won’t be welcome!”

"Mr. Menendez, you were elected by voters in this state. Voters in other states did not vote for you, and you cannot make decisions on behalf of voters in other states." Li Weidong said with a hint of ridicule.

Menendez said with a gloomy face: "I have friends in various places. Of course, there are also many friends in the United Auto Workers. And as a congressman, I can also propose a targeted proposal. In Congress, We have the majority in both houses of Congress, so it is not difficult to pass some irrelevant issues!"

These words were equivalent to giving Li Weidong a nationwide pursuit order. If Li Weidong wants to move the Bemher factory, there will be no place in the United States to take it.

Menendez is not an alarmist. With the American system, it may take a lot of trouble for congressmen to advance a certain project, but it is very easy for congressmen to block a certain project.

In Menendez's view, his nationwide fatwa should be enough to make Li Weidong compromise. Li Weidong should be scared if he takes over. Not only will he agree to the union's conditions, but he will also kneel down and beg for his forgiveness.

However, Li Weidong still looked calm. He said: "The world is so big. Since the United States does not welcome investors, then I will move the factory to other countries! A luxury brand car manufacturer, I believe that any country Will not refuse."

Hearing what Li Weidong said, Congressman Menendez's face changed slightly. If Li Weidong really moved his factory to other countries, it would be a big blow to him.

When the time comes, the charge of "driving away investors" will definitely fall on Menendez. Although he does not have to bear any responsibility, his campaign opponents will definitely make a big fuss about this matter.

In addition, after the factory is moved, 2,000 local workers will lose their jobs. Behind this are 2,000 families, involving nearly 10,000 votes. If there were so many fewer votes, Menendez would not have to run in the next term.

Thinking of the election, Menendez suddenly felt a little scared.

However, Norwood-Jewell spoke from the side and whispered in a voice that only two people could hear; "Mr. Menendez, don't believe him, he is bluffing you! Moving the factory requires land, construction, and workers. , even if the Bemher factory is to be moved, it will not be something that can be completed in a short time!

You remember that food processing plant in the next county over? It took a year to build. This is still a small-scale food processing factory. A car factory with thousands of people like Bemher would not have been built without three years!

If project approvals are slower, the entire project could take five or six years to be completed, and then another one to two years to return to original production.

Such a long period of non-production will cause billions of losses to the employer, which the government cannot afford. The so-called relocation of the factory is just a bluff by the management. It is absolutely impossible for them to move the factory! "

Menendez nodded silently. For a company that can produce stably, the biggest cost of moving a factory is not land, factory construction, or equipment transportation, but time.

This is the case in the manufacturing industry. Suspension of production is equal to loss. Every day of suspension of production, a lot of money will be lost. If production is suspended for five or six years, it is more cost-effective for the boss to directly file for bankruptcy.

Thinking of this, Menendez's confidence instantly increased. He smiled coldly and said, "Since the employer is not sincere, there is no need to continue talking between us."