Volkswagen Workers in Tennessee to Vote on UAW Unionization

The upcoming vote could mark a pivotal moment in the UAW's push to expand its presence in the South.

Workers at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, will vote on union representation between April 17 and 19, marking a significant moment for the UAW's efforts to expand in the South.
The UAW's campaign at the VW plant has gained momentum following a successful 6-week national strike last year, which ended with a favorable new contract for 145,000 employees at Ford, Stellantis, and General Motors.
A supermajority of workers at the Chattanooga plant have shown support for the UAW, reflecting a growing interest in unionization among Southern auto workers.
Volkswagen has remained officially neutral on the union drive, emphasizing respect for employees' rights to decide on representation.
The outcome of the vote could have broader implications for the UAW's efforts to unionize non-unionized, often foreign-owned car plants across the Southern states.