Thousands of autoworkers at Toyota, Honda and others move to unionize after UAW victory over the Big Three
It is too early to say if there will be a massiveunionization effort from autoworkers at Toyota, Honda and other companies. However, the recent victory by the UAW over the Big Three (GM, Ford, and Chrysler) could be an inspiration for these workers. The UAW’s win could boost morale and provide a sense of what is possible with collective action. This could spark union organizing drives and collective bargaining efforts, particularly if the UAW is willing to help and provide guidance. Workers at these companies have been discussing the possibility of unionizing for some time, and this victory could be the push that is needed to bring these efforts to fruition.
It is important to remember that UAW’s victory does not mean that all autoworkers can now automatically unionize. For a union to form, workers must first collect enough signed union authorization cards to show that a majority of workers favor unionization, then they must lead a successful election. Creating a union takes a huge amount of organizing and dedication, and many of these companies may prove to be difficult and resistant to organization efforts.