crosshairs <\/a>of the state\u2019s Republican politicians and outside lobbyists from Washington, DC.<\/p>\nBut Meadows said that among his Nigerian, Vietnamese, Colombian, and Ukrainian coworkers, there are different sentiments toward unions. \u201cI think because of our great diversity, it’s diluted some of that Southern political mentality. And so it’s making the conversation easier.\u201d<\/p>\n
Meadows said Volkswagen prides itself on being a globally progressive company. That has had some impact on its workforce, recently celebrating the contributions of African Americans during Black History Month. The question is whether, should workers win their election, the company will translate those lofty progressive values into bargaining a contract to recognize the contributions of Meadows, Peoples, Costello, and thousands of their coworkers in making it a successful company.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe take pride in the work we do,\u201d said Victor Vaughn, an assembly worker on the logistics line last month. \u201cWe want to be recognized for what we do, not be taken advantage of.\u201d<\/p>\n
Today, in a union press release, he said: \u201cWe are voting yes for our union because we want Volkswagen to be successful.\u201d But he says that success shouldn\u2019t come at the cost of bodily injury.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust the other day, I was almost hit by four five-hundred-plus-pound crates while I was driving to deliver parts,\u201d said Vaughn. \u201cThat incident should\u2019ve been followed up within the hour, but even after I clocked out no one asked me about it. Volkswagen has partnered with unionized workforces around the world to make their plants safe and successful. That\u2019s why we’re voting for a voice at Volkswagen here in Chattanooga.\u201d<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n\n \n
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