The Rivian deal explicitly ties the interests of the UAW apparatus to the profit interests of the company’s wealthy shareholders.

Rivian (RIVN) has reportedly agreed to a “secret” deal with the UAW as it works toward its next growth phase. The new agreement is contingent on the EV maker reaching profitability. Here’s what you need to know. Under the confidential deal, Rivian would opt for a neutral stance on unionizing efforts at its Normal, Illinois, manufacturing plant.

The EV maker pledged to adopt a neutral stance on UAW efforts to organize its factory workers, contingent upon the company becoming profitable.

Bloomberg News reports Rivian and the UAW have a confidential agreement for the company to take a neutral position on efforts to bring union representation to its plant in Normal.

The United Auto Workers union has reportedly reached an agreement with Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:RIVN) that is unique in some aspects, according to Bloomberg. A confidential agreement between Rivian Automotive (RIVN) and the UAW laid out that the automaker would adopt a neutral stance toward efforts to organize workers at its Illinois factory