Region 8
Chattanooga VW workers push for their first union contract after victoryNew!!
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.
UAW-Represented APFA Staff Strike Over Stalled Contract Negotiations
In Dallas, UAW-represented APFA staff strike over failed contract talks, highlighting broader labor rights issues; first strike since joining UAW in 1989.
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.
