The 2025 health care survey of VW Chattanooga workers paints a dire picture of the real-world impact of the company’s substandard plans.
We deserve better.
UAW members like those at General Motors’ Spring Hill Manufacturing plant pay no premiums for the family plan, have no deductible, and have limited co-pays with a maximum of $25. They receive some of the most comprehensive health care coverage in the country. These benefits are protected by the terms of the union contract, which prevents any increases for the duration of the agreement.
I've worked other jobs to make sure I can get my medical bills paid, but not now. Now I barely get my deductible paid and I don't get to use my insurance because it's time to start a new year, so I'm paying the deductible every year for my doctors’ visits and paying my monthly insurance for insurance I don't get to use because of the deductible I have to reach before my insurance will cover anything. I have to have something major come up and pay it off before my insurance starts to cover my bills. It's ridiculous and not right. I'm used to just paying a co-pay and everything else is covered, but when I started at Volkswagen all that changed and I started paying a lot out of my pocket. Yea I make more money here, but when you add in what I pay in for medical, I make less than I did at my last jobs.
Watch: Your Co-Workers Tell Their Stories
Amanda's story:
Nick's story:
Taylor's story:
My wife is disabled so I am the only one working. She goes to the doctor when she needs to, but I have dental work that I have needed for almost 2 years and have not done due to the expense.
I have had to forgo medical care due to the costs even though I pay for insurance, and I pay over a hundred dollars a month for my prescription.
I went to the ER due to an illness last year—I couldn’t breathe. Bill was way too expensive, and I received 3 to 4 total. It hurt my finances tremendously as I had to figure out how to pay for my other bills that have gone up due to inflation.
Download the full report on healthcare coverage at Volkswagen.
The time has come for Volkswagen to meet the industry standard—and provide American workers with the health care, safety, and respect they deserve.
Tomorrow, MARCH 26th, we're rallying outside the flagpole and Gate 3 employee entrances from 5 AM to 6 AM, 1 PM to 2 PM, and 9 PM to 10 PM.
Join us to show VW we're not settling for less.
