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Solidarity Magazine Fall 2024: Union Wins, Election Insights, and More

The Fall 2024 Solidarity Magazine celebrates key union wins, including VW and BMW victories, highlighting labor's growing impact ahead of the 2024 elections.

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UAW Initiates Contract Talks for VW Chattanooga Workers After Union Win

On Sept. 19, UAW began negotiations for VW Chattanooga's first contract, aiming to secure better wages, benefits, and safety protocols for 4,300 workers.

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VW Workers in Chattanooga Rally for Strong First Contract - UAW

After an historic victory, Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga are set to negotiate their first UAW contract on September 19, aiming for better wages and benefits.

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UAW & Volkswagen's Joint Statement on Chattanooga Election Results

The Facts - The National Labor Relations Board certified the Volkswagen Chattanooga employees' vote for UAW representation. Volkswagen and the union are committed to a successful future at the Chattanooga plant. Both sides are now focused on collective bargaining and negotiations for a fair agreement. NLRB Certifies Volkswagen Chattanooga Voting Results for UAW Representation The […]

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Volkswagen Workers Secure Historic Union Win in the South - UAW

The Facts - Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee have voted to join the UAW, marking a historic victory. The decision was influenced by the benefits, rights, and improved quality of life UAW members receive. The movement has spread with over 10,000 non-union autoworkers signing union cards and public campaigns launching at multiple companies. Tennessee Volkswagen […]

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Volkswagen Chattanooga Workers to Vote in Union Election, Apr 17-19 - UAW

TL/DR - Over 4,000 Volkswagen workers are set to vote in their union election on April 17, 18 and 19. The election was filed for last week after a supermajority of the workers signed union cards and it represents the latest breakthrough in the nationwide movement of non-union autoworkers organising to join the UAW. Over […]

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UAW's Victory Path for Southern Autoworkers

TL/DR - Workers at Mercedes-Benz in Alabama are organizing to form a union. UAW President Shawn Fain and Region 8 Director Tim Smith met with these autoworkers to discuss their plan for unionizing, with Fain emphasizing that the autoworkers have the power to change their circumstances and win a better life for themselves and their […]

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VW Workers Apply for Union Election to Join UAW

TL/DR - Workers at the Volkswagen factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee have filed a petition for a vote to join the United Auto Workers (UAW) union. The move came after a supermajority of the factory's workers signed union cards in 100 days. If the petition is successful, the factory will become the first non-union auto plant […]

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