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Very interesting video. Although this is probably old news to many, Volkswagen is seriously considering building a new plant in my state of Alabama or in Chattanooga, TN. Keeping the union out is probably is huge attraction. It is unfortunate that the union is such a detriment to productivity, efficiency, and negates attempts of a company's ability of becoming lean. The UAW's strength is certainly dwindling although it is safe to assume that someone will soon appear again defending the great advantages of unions... it is also like they are reading the script directly out of the little union manual.
Why would Volkswagen want a non-union plant? Thier board is 30% workers.
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