UAW Faces Resistance in Southern Expansion Amid Union Votes

As Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga decide on unionization, regional leaders express concerns over potential economic impacts.

Volkswagen employees in Chattanooga, Tennessee, began voting on unionization with the United Auto Workers (UAW), sparking debates over economic consequences.
Tennessee and other Southern states' leaders, including Governor Bill Lee, oppose the UAW's efforts, citing risks to economic growth and job creation.
The UAW's push in the South follows significant union victories in Michigan, raising stakes for non-union automakers across the region.
Local opposition highlights fears that UAW policies could shift Tennessee's economic landscape, potentially mirroring Michigan's union-heavy environment.
The union vote at Volkswagen is part of a broader UAW campaign to organize workers at non-union auto plants across the United States.