The story of the United Auto Workers campaign at Mercedes-Benz’s Alabama plant is about more than a fight between workers and the company. It shows how workers, companies and politicians are interacting with each other in ways in America today. For a time the Southern United States has been a place where unions have had […]
Tesla Workers Confront Musk Over Cuts After Factory Death
When workers asked for an explanation, supervisors blamed the bonus cuts on a recent “safety incident” at the factory. Rather than attempting to dampen frustration, the explanation incensed employees. Many employees believe that they are being punished unfairly by being singled out for an incident unrelated to their individual performance, which has triggered a broader […]