America 1919
Chapter 1137: 388, There are always people who try to stop a wheel with a mantis arm_3
Chapter 1137: 388, There are always people who try to stop a wheel with a mantis arm_3
Harrier?
Donnie quickly recalled this name in his mind.
A figure significant enough to be recorded in the history of Cadillac!
Harrier’s first task after joining Cadillac was to design an entry-level model to fill the market gap between Cadillac and Buick.
Harrier, in collaboration with another engineer from General Motors, completed the prototype design of the Cadillac LaSalle in just three months.
In 1927, the Cadillac LaSalle was launched and was immediately considered a classic car designed more by an artist than an engineer. It was also the first car with its entire design, from the front bumper to the taillights, crafted by a designer.
Harrier introduced the concept of “fashion” into car design.
Subsequently, Harrier developed more classic Cadillac models and even created many unique vehicles that surpassed the current era.
In later generations, Harrier had a title, known as the ‘Father of Concept Cars’!
After receiving this unexpected surprise, Donnie also had a firm response to this matter in his heart!
At this moment, Rudwell Wells also returned to the office.
However, Rudwell Wells did not look too well; he had just investigated the number of people involved in the Cadillac strike as per Donnie’s instructions, and encountered some unfriendly treatment during the process.
This made Rudwell Wells realize that he now held no prestige at Cadillac.
Nevertheless, Rudwell Wells did manage to find out an approximate number.
“Boss, according to my investigation, two-thirds of the workers in the Cadillac workshop are participating in this strike! As for the design department, the proportion is even higher!”
Donnie nodded and smiled, saying, “It seems that the two of them still have some capability!”
Although frustrated by the actions of Stein Saka and Mihador, completing such a scale of strike protest in just two days showed the influence the two had in the factory.
“Wells, go to the design department and bring Harrier over!”
Rudwell Wells was slightly taken aback; he had been reviewing the personnel materials of the Cadillac design department and knew of Harrier, but he did not expect Donnie to bring in a newcomer from the design department at this time.
However, this surprise lasted less than a second, and Rudwell Wells went to carry out the task.
At the same time!
In Stein Saka’s office.
Apart from Stein Saka and Mihador, there were other members of the Cadillac management present.
In terms of numbers alone, they had already exceeded half of the participants in previous Cadillac management meetings!
Stein Saka was smiling, and so were the others, more or less.
“Without the workers laboring, I wonder how many days of non-operation Donnie can afford!”
Although Stein Saka knew the battle had just begun, and the outcome was yet unclear, he understood he must appear confident in victory to keep these people in the office securely by his side!
“Saka, these people have been protesting for quite some time now, and there’s been no movement from Donnie. He must be working on something. We shouldn’t be too complacent just yet!”
Mihador’s physique was corpulent, with a receding hairline.
At this moment, Mihador played the role of the calm one.
Stein Saka smiled and said, “Relax. Venus Bank just acquired Cadillac and is completely unfamiliar with the situation here. How could they possibly have a specific strategy for such a protest demonstration?”
Hearing Stein Saka’s words, others in his office nodded, agreeing with him.
Nominally, whoever has the largest number of shares is the owner of the company, but that’s just nominal. The operation of a company ultimately relies on people, meaning it cannot do without these management personnel.
Without these management personnel, wouldn’t the company become a defunct factory!
This is why these people were willing to stand by Stein Saka’s side.
This situation has persisted in the United States for many years. Even in later generations, it remains an unavoidable part of American company acquisition cases!
A capital firm wanting to acquire a large factory first needs to deal with the union, then the management, and finally the company owners and shareholders.
“Later, I will personally meet Donnie to discuss this matter. I’ll use negotiating to cease the strike as a reason to request Donnie to transfer company management rights to us and stop the development of civilian-type vehicles!”
At this time, Stein Saka had already begun describing the ensuing scenario to everyone!
“I heard Donnie is a very domineering person with a strong sense of control. Would he choose to endure silently?”
Someone expressed their concern!
Stein Saka waved his hand with a smile, saying, “Everyone, no one understands Cadillac’s value better than we do. Donnie spent tens of millions of US Dollars to acquire Cadillac, certainly seeing its value. I suppose no one would risk losing tens of millions of US Dollars to do something meaningless, right?”
Once Stein Saka said this, everyone smiled.
Indeed, Donnie spent tens of millions of US Dollars in acquiring Cadillac. Such a massive amount, even for the Venus Consortium, was not a negligible expense!
Once they understood this, these people no longer had any worries!