How the UAW Is Winning Over New Plants — Starting With Volkswagen
A victory at a Tennessee factory this week would be a huge boost to a campaign to reinvigorate the iconic US union.
Shawn Fain speaks as UAW members and supporters gather for a rally in Warren, Michigan in Aug. 2023.
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The United Auto Workers is on the cusp of a significant milestone in its audacious effort to grow by 150,000 people across 13 automakers, including Tesla Inc., BMW AG and Nissan Motor Co.
This week, a Volkswagen AG factory will vote on whether to become the only foreign commercial carmaker unionized in the US. It would also be the first vehicle plant to join the UAW since last fall’s strike led to record-breaking wage gains, giving the union a key foothold in the South.