Overview

• Over 30 Democratic senators have urged 13 automakers to stay neutral during ongoing unionization efforts in the industry.
• The senators have asked the automakers to commit to neutrality agreements at their manufacturing plants, citing allegations of management interference in unionization efforts.
• The United Auto Workers union has filed a lawsuit against Volkswagen, Hyundai, and Honda, accusing them of illegal union-busting activities.
• The senators emphasized that the transition to electric vehicles should not come at the expense of workers' rights to unionize and collectively bargain for fair wages and benefits.
• The letter was sent to automakers including BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo.