Sept. 12, 2025 | Attorney for Hyundai-LG workers describes their experience
About this episode
A significant discussion unfolds around the recent ICE raid on Hyundai-LG workers, resulting in the detention of nearly 5,000 employees, including specialized foreign workers. Attorney Charles Cook shares firsthand accounts of the chaos during the raid and the implications for foreign companies considering investments in the U.S. GM CEO Mary Barra also emphasizes the importance of agility and customer focus in navigating industry challenges, including the transition to electric vehicles. This episode highlights pressing immigration issues affecting the automotive sector and the broader implications for manufacturing in America.
Attorney Charles Kuck represents some of the Hyundai-LG workers who were detained in a U.S. immigration raid last week in Georgia. He talks about what they experienced and what it all means for other foreign companies thinking about investing in the U.S. Plus, General Motors CEO Mary Barra says “agility and resiliency” are key to navigating a changing industry.
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