> after all UAW seems to be generally more effective than German unions Citation needed. Tesla is currently discovering just how effective German unions can be

> after all UAW seems to be generally more effective than German unions Citation needed. Tesla is currently discovering just how effective German unions can be. > How is not allowing the company to directly fund unions "anti-union"? It's the opposite if anything, it keeps them independent and prevents them from being coopted and influenced by management Nothing prevents a unions from refusing to accept cash from the company, or taking union dues etc to maintain their independence.