Workers at Webasto Roof Systems in Plymouth, Michigan voted to join UAW Local 3000.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe workers, who make convertible tops for the Mustang, Jeep, Bronco, and Corvette, launched their organizing drive in November, and faced an intense anti-union campaign from management, according to the union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Laura Dickerson, UAW Region 1A director, noted \u201cOver and over, we\u2019re seeing workers across the auto supply chain come together in a common cause for justice on the job.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The sentiment was echoed by Webasto employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe\u2019re doing this for our coworkers,\u201d said Sheron Johnson, a production worker at Webasto. \u201cPeople have been mistreated, not getting paid, having their schedules changed with no notice. We want to leave this place better for the next generation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gustavo Vasquez has worked at Webasto for 17 years. \u201cWe used to have our voices heard at Webasto, that\u2019s all we want,\u201d Vasquez said. \u201cTo be treated as an asset to the company and not just a number.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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