“I’m thrilled we finally won our union. I’ve worked at Webasto for many years. We’re overworked and underpaid. We’re the ones who make money for the company. For too long, we’ve gotten nothing but disrespect from management. I’m ready for some mutual respect,” said Shara Bell, a Quality Technician for Webasto Detroit.

Webasto Detroit workers join their colleagues at Webasto Pilot Road, who unionized with the UAW in 2023, and ratified their first contract in 2024.

The unionization at Webasto Detroit is “part of a growing movement of auto supply workers who want the benefits and protections of forming a union at their plants. Workers in the supply chain are a vital part of the auto industry but are paid well below their counterparts at assembly plants. They often face dangerous working conditions, including exposure to hazardous chemicals without proper precautions,” the UAW said.

Webasto Detroit workers join their colleagues at Webasto Pilot Road, who unionized with the UAW in 2023, and ratified their first contract in 2024.