The union better be prepared to go through another round of negotiations now. Everybody needs to contribute to keeping cost under control and getting GM turned around -- executives, investors and the salaried and union employees.

With the end of employee discounts, I think there's going to be a halt of traffic to GM's showrooms. It's never a good time for a disruption like this, but GM could have had it at a worse time.

We're hoping to receive the bodies in South Africa within the next two weeks because the families need to get closure. This is about the families now.

Strong product continues to drive DaimlerChrysler past General Motors and Ford. DaimlerChrysler has a better underlying business. Their product is desirable and saleable. It's not surprising that they are doing well.

The GM board is clearly under pressure from York, who is the most significant voice for the shareholders. The board needs to make changes soon, starting with cutting the dividend.

We are deeply shocked by this tragedy. Our sympathy and condolences go out to all those who have been affected.

Members of our senior team are in Bahrain to ensure that our people are given the best possible attention and care.

(The husband) Stephen Grady was 42-years-old and a finishes manager on the World Trade Centre project in Bahrain. He joined the Murray and Roberts team on this project only four weeks ago.

When you're not being successful, you need to make changes. Let's hope it has some bite to it, that it's not window dressing.