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Volkswagen Workers Ratify First Union Contract with 96% ApprovalNew!!

Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga ratified their first UAW contract, securing 20% wage hikes, healthcare cuts, and job security, impacting Southern labor movements.

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BlueOval SK Workers Demand Ford Recognize Union and Negotiate Future

BlueOval SK workers in Elizabethtown demand Ford recognize their union after a successful NLRB ruling, impacting 1,600 jobs and taxpayer-backed promises.

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UAW Advocates for Pro-Worker Policies at 2026 National CAP Conference[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuktxBbXLAs[/embed]

UAW leaders lobby Capitol Hill for pro-worker policies at 2026 National CAP Conference, highlighting issues like healthcare and worker rights. Broader impacts on labor policy.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuktxBbXLAs[/embed]

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UAW CAP Conference Focuses on Political Vision and Worker Empowerment

The UAW's CAP Conference in D.C. unites 1,000 members to strengthen the working class with a focus on wages, healthcare, and political action.

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Health Insurance
AFPA's ULP Settled: Original Health Insurance Costs Restored

AFPA's April 2025 ULP against its officers for bad-faith negotiation settled in October, restoring 2024 health insurance terms, impacting union trust.

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Volkswagen Chattanooga workers authorize strike over failed contract talks

Volkswagen Chattanooga workers authorize strike, demanding fair contracts amid failed talks. A first for non-Big Three, highlighting labor rights' importance.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Health Insurance
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.

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