[Vigilanteman]

More than likely, the state offered the incentives based on financial return projections. Said projections would have to be considerably lowered in the event of a unionized plant.

No, I'm not fond of government playing venture capitalists on behalf of the taxpayers, but if they do, they have the right to protect said investments.

[DoodleDawg]

More than likely, the state offered the incentives based on financial return projections.

Highly unlikely. States typically offer these incentives because the company they are wooing says they're going to bring x number of jobs to the area. So far VW is living up to that end of the bargain.

Said projections would have to be considerably lowered in the event of a unionized plant.

How so?

No, I'm not fond of government playing venture capitalists on behalf of the taxpayers, but if they do, they have the right to protect said investments.

And if VW closed its doors and left tomorrow, as unlikely as that may be, then what could Tennessee do about it?

[don-o]

More than likely, the state offered the incentives based on financial return projections. Said projections would have to be considerably lowered in the event of a unionized plant.

Can that be shown to be true? The ancillary business - parts suppliers, freight haulers plus the existing business to feed, clothe, house and amuse the workers are still going to be there. How exactly does unionization alter projected returns?