But this program was just an easy way for the admin to help the UAW keep many of their union members employed that should have had their positions eliminated decades ago. It did nothing for the industry except make people who would have bought a car in the 4th quarter move it to the 3rd quarter and now the 4th quarter will be the worst on record. Quite simply too many cars are being built for the demand and creating a temporary demand only makes it look like something is being done