This time it isn't necessarily going to work out for them...the government is going to call their bluff...no deal, if any, until the new year. Even then, I would be opposed to it under just about any circumstances.
This sort of reminds me of when Reagan fired the striking air traffic controllers in the early '80s. They were replaced and didn't get their jobs back. However, in this case, I expect Bush to give in and tide them over with the tarp until the Democrats get in control, so that the Dems can get "full credit for saving the auto industry in America"......we will see how that works out for them. Stosh