Volkswagen Chattanooga, with about 200 of its workers in active military service or reservists, on Tuesday penned a statement of support for its employees as the plant rapidly ramps up its workforce.
Chris Glover, the plant’s chief executive, said the signing is an indicator of the automaker’s intention to support the employees’ schedules and ensure their jobs are secure.
“It reinforces our commitment,” Glover said Tuesday at a ceremony at the plant.
Bill Hewitt, representing the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve program, said he frequently represents the U.S. Department of Defense effort at such events, and this was the first time for a company headquartered in Germany.
“I hope this is the start of something great in the future,” he said at the ceremony.