[Theoria]

VW does not hate unions. Their entire framework depends on it in Germany, so having the UAW meet with employees is not the end of the world.

[Pearls Before Swine]

VW does not hate unions. .... having the UAW meet with employees is not the end of the world.

Two words here--pattern bargaining. In Europe VW and the unions have a stable relationship. Here, in America, unions grow until they weaken and kill the host. If VW caves in to unions, it will place additional pressure on other plants to cave to unions in what were previously "right to work" states.

[DonaldC]

“VW does not hate unions. “

I’ve heard that they want a union at the table. Doesn’t matter to them which one.

[gleeaikin]

I believe in Germany it is called “codetermination” and includes having union reps on the board of directors.