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U.S. VW execs 'forced' by German boss to sign UAW letter: Sen Corker
Source: Reuters
U.S. VW execs 'forced' by German boss to sign UAW letter: Sen Corker
By Bernie Woodall and Ben Klayman
DETROIT | Tue Sep 10, 2013 5:34pm EDT
(Reuters) - U.S. executives at Volkswagen AG's plant in Tennessee were "forced" by a German board member to sign a letter disclosing the United Auto Workers' efforts to organize the factory, a move that created tension within the company, U.S. Senator Bob Corker said on Tuesday.
VW executives said last week in a letter to employees at the Chattanooga plant they are in talks with the UAW about the U.S. union's bid to represent workers at the factory using an "innovative model," which would be a milestone in the union's long-running effort to organize foreign-owned auto plants.
Corker said the letter, signed by Frank Fischer, chief operating officer and manager of the plant, was driven by the board member in Germany and not the U.S. executives.
VW's German board includes IG Metall union members who would like to see the UAW organize the Chattanooga plant and bring it in line with Volkswagen's other major factories around the world which all have union representation.
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By Bernie Woodall and Ben Klayman
DETROIT | Tue Sep 10, 2013 5:34pm EDT
(Reuters) - U.S. executives at Volkswagen AG's plant in Tennessee were "forced" by a German board member to sign a letter disclosing the United Auto Workers' efforts to organize the factory, a move that created tension within the company, U.S. Senator Bob Corker said on Tuesday.
VW executives said last week in a letter to employees at the Chattanooga plant they are in talks with the UAW about the U.S. union's bid to represent workers at the factory using an "innovative model," which would be a milestone in the union's long-running effort to organize foreign-owned auto plants.
Corker said the letter, signed by Frank Fischer, chief operating officer and manager of the plant, was driven by the board member in Germany and not the U.S. executives.
VW's German board includes IG Metall union members who would like to see the UAW organize the Chattanooga plant and bring it in line with Volkswagen's other major factories around the world which all have union representation.
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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/10/us-autos-vw-uaw-idUSBRE9891D320130910