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Volkswagen Workers in Tennessee to Vote on Unionizing, Majority in Favor

Apr 15, 2024, 03:01 PM

Workers at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee are preparing for a significant union vote scheduled for April 17. The vote could potentially make their facility one of the first major auto factories in the South to unionize. Journalist Jeanne Whalen reported that after speaking with 26 workers at the plant, more than two-thirds expressed their intention to vote in favor of joining the United Auto Workers (UAW). This election has garnered support from various labor groups, emphasizing its potential impact on the region's labor landscape.