When it comes to union organizing at an auto plant, the tension is typically between the workers and the management. But not at Volkswagen. The United Auto Workers is attempting to finally unionize its first foreign-owned plant in the South. And so far, Republican officials are the ones trying to stand in the way.
TN Worker Complaint: VW Forcing Unionization With Threats
Four workers at Volkswagen’s plant in Chattanooga have filed another formal complaint with the National Labor Relations Board. They argue the company is coercing employees into approving the United Auto Workers as their bargaining agent.
TN Gov: Before VW Recognizes Union, There Should Be A Secret Ballot
Tennessee’s top Republicans continue to try to fend off the United Auto Workers from unionizing the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga. Governor Bill Haslam says the 2,500 employees deserve to take a secret vote on it.
UAW Quietly Tips The Scales At VW Chattanooga, On Track To Unionize
A majority of the workers at Volkswagen’s Tennessee plant have signed cards signaling they want union representation, according to the United Auto Workers. But so far, the UAW isn’t rushing the global automaker to meet them at a negotiating table.
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