>The cost that they have to allocate to pay for workers' health care costs.
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>Iacocca used $1,200 per car for in the US versus $200 in Japan.
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>I've seen $1,600 quoted as per car to cover employees' health care costs for GM.
US-based Toyota operations have much lower costs. Most likely, they are concerned that anti-union defence will crack some day.
Edward Pikman
Independent Consultant