One question for the Euros here: How do unions and their contracts mesh with the social security and health care systems of the nation? Unions here negotiate for pensions, health plans, and other benefits, as well as salary. Do European unions add to existing national health care benefits, or do they mainly negotiate salary? The most publicized complaint from the auto industry is the burden of the retirement/health care costs that manufacturers in other nations don't have to worry about. Are they just blowing smoke, or do they have a point?