UAW Confirms They Are In Talks With VW Over German Style Representation Of Workers

The union said its representatives met with VW officials last week in Wolfsburg, Germany, to discuss a German-style “works council” at the plant as well as full UAW representation. A works council would give workers a say in plant operations.

Currently no U.S. plants owned by foreign automakers have UAW representation. But the union has been trying for years to organize the plants, which mainly are in southern states.

The prospect of UAW representation in Chattanooga concerns Southern Republicans, who fear a UAW foothold in the region will allow it to recruit workers at other auto plants.

thejman78 - 9/6/2013 12:27:07 PM

+1 Boost

VW is sort of odd in this regard, as I've read that they basically *want* to get the UAW involved in helping them manage the plant.

However, the UAW still strikes me as generally incompetent and inept...that's why they can't grow on their own. Can't see how UAW involvement in VW business will be a good thing for VW, workers, or consumers.