VW employees in Chattanooga: strike if negotiations fail!

VW employees in Chattanooga: strike if negotiations fail!

There is currently a tense mood among Volkswagen employees in Chattanooga, Tennessee. They have decided by a clear majority that the UAW union can call for a strike if nothing changes in the ongoing negotiations. According to the UAW, the approval significantly exceeded the required two-thirds majority. This means there are signs of conflict if Volkswagen does not respond to the concerns of the employees, who had already set up a union organization last year after several failed attempts. A specific date for the strike has not yet been set as the UAW wants to continue negotiating for now, but the workforce's willingness to strike if progress is not made has clearly increased.

Volkswagen's last offer, which came to the table in September, is causing dissatisfaction among employees. The carmaker offered a 20 percent raise and a one-time payment of $4,000, but employees are demanding more. They are dissatisfied because the offer does not provide for job security in the event of possible plant closures or sales. This is causing unrest among the workforce, who are increasingly concerned about their future.

Link to VW's variety of engines

But it's not just the industrial dispute that is making the hearts of car fans beat faster. A look at Volkswagen's technical data reveals the impressive range of air-cooled engines that have been used in a wide range of models over the years. The VW Type 1, known as the Beetle, has a variety of engines, including the 25 hp without code, which was used for the early models from 1945 to 1953. The Type 2, also known as the VW Bus, also offers a varied range, with engines delivering between 44 and 72 horsepower.

• VW Type 1 Engines:
  • 25 hp (No Code), 1131cc, 1945-1953
  • 30 hp (No Code), 1192cc, 1954-1960
  • D, 1200cc, 34 hp, 1965-1985
  • H, 1500cc, 44 hp, 1967-1970
• VW Type 2 Engines:
  • B, H, 1500cc, 44 hp, 1967-1970
  • CA, 1700cc, 66 hp, 1972-1973

The diversity of these engine systems is not only a technical masterpiece, but also a homage to the history of VW, which continues to captivate many car enthusiasts. Porsche has also left behind an exciting development history with its modified VW engines that goes back to the early models.

In times of dynamic change and ambiguous collective bargaining, VW employees in Chattanooga face the challenge of making their voices heard in a possible impending strike, while lovers of the brand continue to celebrate the historical and technical significance of these iconic engines. The next step remains to be seen, and developments in the coming weeks could hold some twists and turns.

Further details about the striking VW employees can be found at News38, while a comprehensive list of VW air-cooled engines is also available on VWForum.