In an upcoming vote, employees of Volkswagen AG VWAGY in Tennessee will reportedly decide on joining the United Auto Workers (UAW), marking a crucial test for the reinvigorated labor group.
The U.S. National Labor Relations Board will conduct the election at the Chattanooga plant from April 17 through 19, following an agreement between the union and the company on voter eligibility, reported Bloomberg.
With a “supermajority” signed up by UAW among the 4,000 employees, a majority vote next month could lead to mandatory recognition and collective bargaining.
The Tennessee plant represents a significant target for UAW, aiming to replicate victories following a strike against Detroit’s Big Three last fall.
The Chattanooga plant is Volkswagen’s only U.S. assembly plant and it employs over 4,000 autoworkers. It is the only Volkswagen plant globally that has no form of employee representation, as per the UAW.
The report quoted Volkswagen worker Isaac Meadows, who expressed hope that their vote would inspire similar actions elsewhere, setting an example.
Volkswagen voiced support for the election, emphasizing the importance of every employee’s voice in making the decision.
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Price Action: VWAGY shares traded higher by 0.93% at $15.18 on Tuesday.
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