Witness Kelcey Smith showcasing UAW buttons in Chattanooga, Tennessee on April 10, 2024.
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A groundbreaking moment unfolded as Volkswagen employees in Chattanooga, Tennessee, decisively opted to unite with the United Auto Workers — marking a significant achievement for the union, marking its first successful campaign to organize workers at an automaker beyond Detroit’s Big Three.
The unionization effort garnered an impressive 73% of the vote, with 2,628 workers showing support for the UAW, as confirmed by the National Labor Relations Board, the overseeing body of the election. Out of the 4,326 eligible VW employees, approximately 84%, or around 3,620, participated in the election, as reported by the NLRB. A few ballots were contested, while three others were invalidated.
“In a momentous triumph, an overwhelming majority of Volkswagen employees in Chattanooga, Tennessee, have chosen to join the UAW,” the union announced in a statement on Friday evening, even before the official results were disclosed by the NLRB. “Although the votes are still being counted, the verdict is clear: Volkswagen workers…
2024-04-19 22:21:25
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