Two years ago, the successful union drive at this plant was expected to spark victories throughout the South. But now, as members vote to make their contract official, momentum has fizzled.
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Tennessee Volkswagen employees overwhelmingly vote to join United Auto Workers union
Twice in recent years, workers at the Chattanooga plant have rejected union membership. But this time, they voted convincingly for the UAW, which is operating under new leadership directly elected by members for the first time and basking in a successful confrontation with Detroit’s major automakers.
Volkswagen workers in Tennessee could change the trajectory of unions in the South
In what could be a historic election, Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tenn., conclude three days of voting on whether to unionize with the United Auto Workers.
Southern governors tell autoworkers that voting for a union will put their jobs in jeopardy
On the eve of a vote on union representation at Volkswagen’s Tennessee factory, Gov. Bill Lee and five other southern governors are telling workers that voting for a union will put jobs in jeopardy.
Workers at Tennessee Volkswagen factory ask for vote on representation by United Auto Workers union
Volkswagen’s factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is likely to be the first test of the United Auto Workers’ effort to organize nonunion automobile plants across the nation. The union said workers at the factory filed paperwork Monday with the National Labor Relations Board seeking a union representation election. Volkswagen said it respected the right of workers to determine who should represent them.
Why Is Tennessee’s Auto Sector Expanding When The Industry Is In Flux?
Tennessee has been announcing new suppliers and expanding plants, even though the auto industry as a whole is facing declining sales and shifting tastes.
UAW: Volkswagen Success May Make It Tougher To Organize In The South, Not Easier
The United Auto Workers’ recent recognition at VW in Tennessee – though short of collective bargaining – may make future unionizing more difficult in the region. That’s the opinion of UAW president Dennis Williams, who briefed reporters Monday.
Sales Of The Tennessee-Made VW Passat Are Going The Wrong Way
The only car currently produced by Volkswagen’s Chattanooga plant dropped by 10 percent in October, and so far this year is down by more than a third compared to 2013.
Nissan’s Smyrna-Made Vehicles Hit Record Territory For August
Franklin-based Nissan North America is celebrating big sales gains for August, and its top performers are built in Smyrna.
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