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Volkswagen Chattanooga workers authorize strike over failed contract talksNew!!
Volkswagen Chattanooga workers authorize strike, demanding fair contracts amid failed talks. A first for non-Big Three, highlighting labor rights' importance.
Volkswagen Chattanooga Workers Plan Strike Vote Amid Labor Disputes
Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga plan a strike vote on October 28-29 after failed talks on job security and fair wages, highlighting UAW's labor struggle.
BlueOval SK workers win union vote, face company ballot challenges
BlueOval SK workers in Kentucky voted to join UAW, overcoming company opposition. This unionization marks a significant shift in labor dynamics.
BlueOval SK Workers Push for Union Amid Kentucky NLRB Election Fight
BlueOval SK workers in Glendale, KY, push for unionization to secure safer working conditions, echoing Ford's historic labor battles. Voting is set for August 26-27.
UAW Criticizes Anti-Union Efforts in Alabama's Union Election Battle
UAW claims Alabama elites thwarted union efforts at International Motors, despite 60% worker support, citing illegal tactics and a rigged system favoring employers.
UAW criticizes Texas GOP for prioritizing wealthy over worker welfare
UAW's Tim Smith criticizes Texas GOP's Special Session for prioritizing redistricting and tax cuts for billionaires over vital infrastructure and worker needs.
UAW urges NLRB to investigate Ford, BOSK for anti-union practices
UAW urges NLRB to probe Ford's anti-union tactics at BOSK in KY, as workers demand safer conditions, highlighting broader EV battery labor issues.
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.
