However, according to Van der Grift, the system is still secure with Norton Auto-Protect enabled.

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The Jobs Bank was set up by mutual agreement between U.S. automakers and the United Auto Workers union to protect workers from layoffs.

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Ford's contract with the United Auto Workers includes certain job security measures that protect employees even when they're laid off.

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As we have mentioned in previous articles, the European auto industry is plagued with overcapacity issues, but the labor unions and the governments have made it enormously difficult for the auto companies to reduce capacity in order to protect jobs.

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And does anyone trying to protect a most precious treasure feel comfy choosing auto-pilot?

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I'm not -- we think that the decision that the task force and the President made today present the very best opportunity to move these companies forward, to create and protect these jobs, to ensure that America has a strong and viable auto industry in the future.

WHITEHOUSE: White House Press Briefing

He fought hard to protect jobs for American families, and thankfully, because of that fight, today the auto industry is back. (Applause.) New cars are rolling off the lines of proud American companies like GM.

WHITEHOUSE: The White House