UAW drops NLRB case to organize Volkswagen

[Sherman A1]

The United Auto Workers has dropped its challenge of a vote to organize workers at Volkswagen's only U.S. plant that went against the union.

The National Labor Relations Board was set to start a hearing Monday on the UAW's complaint that Republican politicians improperly interfered before the Feb. 14 vote at the Chattanooga, Tenn. plant, which the union lost 712 to 626.

But the union issued a statement Monday saying it was dropping its appeal because fighting the election through the NLRB could have dragged on for years.

"The UAW is ready to put February's tainted election in the rear-view mirror," said UAW President Bob King in a statement.

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[SkatmanRoth]

1. It is time to unseat Corker

His election is not until 2018, but that gives us time to run this clown into the ground.

[Jackpine Radical]

2. Gotta look forward.

As Yogi or somebody said, "Never look back. Something might be gaining on you."

[Omaha Steve]

3. An employee can file a complaint if they want

That would be interesting.

[socialist_n_TN]

4. I can see this strategically, BUT.....

I also think it would have been important for the NLRB to decide if political interference for elected officials constituted labor law interference.

[SunSeeker]

5. Is the union going to try for another vote? nt