Region 8
GM's $4 Billion Reinvestment Boosts Union Jobs in Tennessee's Spring Hill
GM's $4B U.S. plant reinvestment, including Spring Hill, TN, marks a shift towards union jobs in the South, boosted by UAW's advocacy for worker rights.
UAW members strike against Lockheed Martin over unfair labor practices
Over 900 UAW members strike at Lockheed Martin for fair wages amid record profits, highlighting broader labor tensions and corporate greed issues in the defense sector.
Chattanooga VW workers push for their first union contract after victory
Chattanooga VW workers, a year after unionizing, push for a contract to improve wages and benefits, setting a precedent in the South and challenging corporate norms.
Nationwide Protests Unite Against Cuts to Research and Education Funding
Thousands rallied nationwide during "Kill the Cuts" to oppose Trump's research and education cuts, which threaten public health and economic stability.
UAW Files Labor Charges Against Volkswagen for Violating US Labor Laws
UAW filed federal charges against Volkswagen for job cuts without union talks at its Chattanooga plant, highlighting broader concerns over labor rights.
UAW Local 1853 Ratifies First Contract with Ultium in Spring Hill, TN
Nearly 1,000 UAW members at Ultium in Spring Hill, TN, ratified their first contract, setting a precedent for EV battery plant workers' rights nationwide.
UAW Members at VW Chattanooga Push for Fair Contract and Better Benefits
UAW members at Volkswagen Chattanooga push for a fair first union contract, highlighting wage and healthcare demands amidst VW's record $24.4 billion profits.
Trump Administration Imposes Restrictions on NIH, Halting Research Progress
The Trump Administration's new NIH restrictions, affecting UAW researchers, risk halting vital research on public health threats like cancer and avian flu.
BlueOval SK workers in Kentucky file for union vote with UAW in 2025
Workers at BlueOval SK in Glendale, Ky., filed to unionize with UAW amid safety concerns, part of a growing Southern autoworker union movement in 2025.
Woodbridge Corp workers strike over wages, benefits, and seniority issues
On October 30, UAW Local 472 at Woodbridge Corp in Lithonia, GA, went on strike over unresolved issues of wages, benefits, and seniority, echoing wider UAW efforts.
