- Over a year after unionizing, VW workers in Chattanooga still lack a contract.
- VW just presented its “final” offer, implying a take-it-or-leave-it stance.
- It includes a 20% wage increase, a cost-of-living allowance, and a $4K bonus.
Last year, Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee voted to join the UAW. It was a big win for the union, which had been fighting to establish a presence in the south. Since then, things haven’t exactly been going smoothly.
That’s clear today as Volkswagen recently took the unusual step of publicly addressing their “final contract offer to the UAW.” In a brief statement, the company said negotiations have been going on for nearly a year and their latest offer will be their last.
What’s On Offer…