The UAW has filed unfair labor practice charges against Volkswagen in Tennessee.
“The United Auto Workers union said on Thursday it filed unfair labor practice charges against Volkswagen as the automaker cut jobs at a factory in Tennessee where the union is negotiating its first contract after winning an election there last year.
‘The UAW has notified the Trump Administration of Volkswagen’s unacceptable, anti-union, anti-worker, and anti-American conduct,’ UAW President Shawn Fain said in a statement.
A spokesperson for Volkswagen said it is cutting production in Tennessee to a two-shift model out of caution for lowered electric vehicle demand. Workers at the Tennessee plant assemble the ID.4 electric SUV.
The Germany-based automaker is offering production employees a ‘voluntary attrition program,’ including a severance package, retirement options and benefits, the spokesperson said.
‘We remain committed to our team members, our customers, and our presence in Chattanooga. This change supports that commitment,’ the company said in a statement.”
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