Schnellecke Logistics Workers in Chattanooga Vote to Join the UAW

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 the historic and life-changing contract won by VW workers earlier this year. They overcame a strong anti-union campaign from the company and outside anti-union consultants in the final weeks before the election.

Workers were motivated to organize their union due to a persistent lack of raises, disrespect and favoritism from management, and being forced to switch to lower-paying jobs.

“I’m so happy that we got our union voted in so we can have a better quality of life for workers in this company,” said David Minshew, East Dock Put Away Driver.

“Tonight, Schnellecke Logistics workers voted to join their brothers and sisters in UAW Local 42. They watched VW workers organize their union and win their first contract, and they decided they wanted that for themselves,” said UAW Region 8 Director Tim Smith. “Workers at Schnellecke overcame an anti-union campaign to ensure they have a voice at work and get their fair share. I’m proud of them and proud to welcome them to the UAW. Who are we? U-A-W!”