AFL-CIO President Comments on UAW Vote at VW Tennessee Plant
Editorial StaffThe Facts -
- AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler hails the UAW victory at the Volkswagen plant in Tennessee as a historic milestone for labor movement.
- With fair wages and workplace protections, Chattanooga VW workers are not only improving their own lives but also setting new standards for working people across the south.
- This victory sends a powerful message to corporate interests everywhere that workers will no longer tolerate exploitation and mistreatment.
AFL-CIO Celebrates UAW Victory at Volkswagen Plant in Chattanooga, Sets New Labor Movement Standards
Liz Shuler, President of AFL-CIO, applauds the monumental UAW victory at the Volkswagen (VW) plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, stressing its importance for the labor movement. Shuler cites this triumph as not only a win for VW workers and UAW, but also as a crucial turning point in the broader South's labor rights narrative.
The victory, initiated by youthful activists, challenges antiquated labor laws and establishes new collective bargaining norms. The triumph heralds a departure from an outdated economic system prioritizing corporate profits and heralds an era where workers shape their futures.
The Chattanooga VW workers have secured not only better wages and workplace conditions for themselves but also set new standards for workers across the southern region. AFL-CIO, alongside its affiliate unions and community allies, is striving to create infrastructure in the South, fostering innovative organizing avenues.
All workers, including those in the South, are increasingly demanding union representation and a seat at the decision-making table. This victory sends a strong signal to corporations across the globe: workers will not endure exploitation. It underscores that when workers stand united, they can effect meaningful change and pave the way for brighter futures for all.
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