Schnellecke Logistics, materials handler for Volkswagen, forms union with UAW

Schnellecke Logistics, materials handler for Volkswagen, forms union with UAW

Schnellecke Logistics employees at Chattanooga’s Volkswagen plant voted 2-1 to form a union with the United Auto Workers, marking a significant labor development in materials handling services. The unionization effort followed Volkswagen employees’ earlier contract approval this year.

United Automobile, Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers of America

Workers at Schnellecke Logistics voted 2-1 in a National Labor Relations Board election to form a union with UAW. The final vote count was 183-91. Schnellecke Logistics workers provide all materials handling for the Volkswagen Assembly Plant in Chattanooga. “Today history was made, and we are very grateful for this,” said Quincy Quarles, a Forklift Driver for Schnellecke Logistics. Schnellecke workers began organizing their union after they saw …