Are Volkswagen executives are undermining the democratic process? 

On Valentine’s Day 2014, Volkswagen, Chattanooga workers rejected the United Auto Workers (UAW) in a representation election.  However, over a year later, the union is still around. How so?

In November 2014, Volkswagen executives announced a new policy that gives limited recognition to all “eligible organizations.”  The UAW, now known in Chattanooga as the “Local 42,” fits this category.

But Volkswagen executives did not stop there.

It seems they have also taken to punishing employees who are questioning Volkswagen’s actions.  Take Eric Wilson, for example.

Wilson is a U.S. army veteran and Volkswagen Maintenance Specialist who was recently suspended from work until further notice for voicing his displeasure on social media.  Wilson, without violating any company rules, merely voiced his displeasure with the way his superiors ignored the wishes of their employees and accommodated the UAW.

The Center for Worker Freedom’s Matt Patterson and Margaret Mire recently co-authored an article for The Daily Caller detailing Wilson’s story:

“The UAW was voted out, but VW opened the door for the union anyway. Eric Wilson, like all veterans, dedicated his life to preserve freedom.”

“Is this what he fought for?”

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