re: VW Chattanooga Workers Expand Mexican Economic Growth

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Yeah it was rescinded because the DC court of appeal sent it back to them to take another look at it. They basically said “We looked at it again and they should still have to reopen, but we won’t force them.” They were worried about getting a SCOTUS decision that would have cut their power so they decided not to force the issue.

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It is a great strategy. If you close the plant and to through the time-consuming appellate process, there are few scenarios where the NLRB can justify a reopening of the plant. The employees will have found new jobs. The plant would lose a lease (as in the case) or will have deteriorated significantly.

It never ceases to amaze me how employees are surprised when they vote in a union and then the plant closes (often because it cannot compete). There was a company in East Texas that made wiring harnesses for boats. Union comes in (close vote). Company shuts down as its one customer (a boat mfg) didn't want to work with a unionized company.

Twice, I've seen a union refuse to grant concessions, knowing that the company would close (and in both cases, the company did close). They don't give a shite about employees - they would rather shite on employees than give localized concessions.