Region 8
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.
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.
Tennessee Ultium Workers Join UAW in Majority Union Vote
A majority of workers at Ultium Cells in Tennessee have joined the UAW, marking a significant win for autoworkers in the South.
UAW Workers Strike at El Paso's Penske Logistics over Bargaining Dispute
The Facts - Members of Local 286 at Penske Logistics have gone on strike due to unfair labor practices and the company's refusal to negotiate a first contract. The workers, who formed their union over a year ago, are seeking fair pay, paid time off, and better healthcare benefits. Workers are pushing for a raise […]
