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UAW Walks Away From Challenge To Volkswagen Vote

By Blake Farmer

April 21, 2014

Federal hearings into the failed union vote at Volkswagen were set to begin in Chattanooga Monday morning. But the United Auto Workers withdrew its challenge a mere hour before proceedings were set to begin.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Gary Casteel, UAW, Volkswagen

What If The UAW Wins At Volkswagen?

By Blake Farmer

February 14, 2014

Votes will be tallied late Friday night in the closely-watched union election at Volkswagen’s Tennessee plant. If the United Auto Workers prevail, other foreign-owned auto plants in the South may be looking over their shoulder.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Gary Casteel, Mike Sparks, Nissan, United Auto Workers, Volkswagen

To Unionize Or Not To Unionize: Vote Imminent For VW Chattanooga

By Blake Farmer

February 3, 2014

A formal vote has now been scheduled, and workers at Volkswagen’s Tennessee plant will decide through a secret ballot whether to be represented by the UAW. The union initially hoped the German automaker would accept signed union cards from a majority of employees.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Gary Casteel, UAW, Volkswagen, VW

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