German labor chief: VW must halt anti-union group

Associated Press ^ | Nov 14, 2014 3:52 PM EST | Erik Schelzig

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The head of the German union representing automotive workers is speaking out against Volkswagen working with anti-labor groups at its plant in Tennessee.

In a statement issued Friday in Frankfurt, Germany, IG Metall President Detlef Wetzel called on Volkswagen to “show its true colors” in officially recognizing the United Auto Workers union as its bargaining partner at the Chattanooga factory once the union proves it has signed up a majority of workers there.

“It is our objective to guarantee also under the politically difficult circumstances in the United States that labor union rights are respected and co-determination in the plant is possible,” Wetzel said. …

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So VW is determined to turn Chattanooga into another modern day Detroit. Sad.

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