A full draft of the contract proposal offered to Chattanooga auto workers has been made public amid stalled negotiations between the United Auto Workers (UAW) and Volkswagen. The company’s offer features a 20% wage increase over four years, a $4,000 signing bonus, and cost-of-living adjustments, alongside reduced healthcare costs and temporary layoff protections. Union leaders, however, have raised concerns about the quality of healthcare benefits and lack of job security, with some accusing Volkswagen of violating federal labor laws. Although strike training has taken place, the UAW has not yet conducted a formal strike authorization vote.
See "Volkswagen's final offer to United Auto Workers made public", Logan Dubel, Local 3 News, October 15, 2025