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Subject: Re: "employe" flame
Message-ID: <638@pyuxhh.UUCP>
Date: Mon, 30-Jan-84 09:36:45 EST
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Posted: Mon Jan 30 09:36:45 1984
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 In reference to the use of "employe",I came across this practice whilst
doing some work for General Motors in 1977/79.When I questioned the practice
I was told that it is s.o.p. for all GM divisions.It came about as an 
employee's suggestion to save money(ie less keystrokes,less wear on typewriters,
time saved,etc.).I forget the exact figure quoted as to the amount of 
savings realized but the employee recieved the maximum allowed under the
suggestion scheme awards,so I expect the savings to have been in excess
of $250,000 per annum.
   If there are any GM sites or ex-GM employe(e)s out there I welcome any
clarification as this information is over 5 years old and recollections
suitably hazy.


         			Dave Peak(pyuxhh!dxp)