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By AP Online

 

 

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DEARBORN, Mich., Jun 10, 2006 (AP Online via COMTEX) -- A former Ford Motor Co. employee fired in a downsizing move just before becoming eligible for a full pension says he's gotten a certificate honoring him for his years of service, calling it a "slap in the face."

 

Michael Stawasz, 49, lost his job as a transmission engineering technician in January about nine months short of his 30-year anniversary, the point when he would have been able to retire with full benefits, The Detroit News reported.

 

He and about two dozen others are suing Ford, accusing it of age discrimination and firing them to avoid paying full benefits.

 

Earlier this month, Stawasz got a package from Ford containing a certificate, a letter from Chairman and Chief Executive Bill Ford, and a gift catalog.

 

Ford said the anniversary package was meant to honor the recipients.

 

"People who may be in this situation had dedicated a lot of years to the company and, in accordance with company policy, they are eligible to receive an award in recognition for their service," Ford spokeswoman Marcey Evans said.

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Now we can compare this to to the old lady and her fruit cart who upon seeing Krsna filled His little palms with fresh fruits out of affection and not thinking about receiving anything in return. Krsna filled her fruit cart with jewels. He who has (and is) everything is SOOO appreciate of anything offered with loving affection.

 

Why do we labor here so hard for nothing but the misery inherent in the labor?

 

 

 

 

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