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Why this vote at a Tennessee Volkswagen plant is historic for the South

Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tenn., are voting this week on whether to join the United Auto Workers union. Two previous attempts to unionize the plant failed. Ballots will be counted on Friday.

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Tennessee VW Workers Hold Key Unionization Vote

Volkswagen employees in Tennessee will begin casting ballots Wednesday in a vote that could make theirs the first foreign carmaker to unionize in the American South, expanding gains made by organized labor in the auto heartland of Detroit.

International Business Times

Seeking to defy history, the UAW is coming closer to unionizing in the South

Autoworkers at Volkswagen's plant in Chattanooga, Tenn., will vote in mid-April on whether to join the United Auto Workers union. Mercedes workers in Tuscaloosa County, Ala., will soon follow.

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NCAA Replaces Official Mid-Game Due To Background Conflict

NCAA replaced an official mid-game due to a background conflict during Chattanooga-N.C. State matchup.

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US Volkswagen workers file for union election to join United Auto Workers

Tennessee plant is currently the only Volkswagen plant globally without union representation, according to the UAW

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Black and Latina women helped propel gains for unions in 2023, finds a new study

The share of Black and Latina women in unions rose in 2023 after moving in a downward trend for a few years. Meanwhile, the share of white and Asian American women in unions continues to decline.

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‘We don’t have a say’: workers join push to unionize flagship Volkswagen plant

UAW hopes to extend ‘Big Three’ victories to company’s plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, which has resisted prior efforts

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UAW says over 1,000 workers at VW plant in Tennessee have signed cards seeking union representation

More than 1,000 workers at Volkswagen’s Tennessee factory have signed cards authorizing a vote to be represented by the United Auto Workers union

The Independent UK

More than 1,000 workers sign up to unionize at top US Volkswagen plant

UAW says effort at Chattanooga plant in Tennessee is booming as union aims expand membership

The Guardian - US

WRC lists China and USA as key expansion targets

Establishing a return to the USA for the first time since 1988 has been a long-term ambition for the WRC, which is looking likely to come to fruition in the future through the Rally USA project, based out of Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is uninjured after being involved in a car crash

The Republican presidential candidate and his campaign team were traveling to an event in Chattanooga, Tenn., when traffic backed up, causing a four-car crash.

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Ron DeSantis unharmed after car crash on way to campaign event

Florida governor and team thank well-wishers after accident while traveling to event in Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Michelle Heron Rejoins WRCB Chattanooga Anchor Crew

Had left the station to work in communications and marketing at local hospital

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Southern food can be so much more

Chef Rebecca Barron dishes on her culinary background, her current role and what's to come next

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Volkswagen Recalls ID.4 EV Because The Doors Might Open When Driving

A month ago, Volkswagen issued a similar recall for 16,207 ID.4 vehicles built at the Chattanooga plant in Tennessee.

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Report: Colts have top-30 visit with DT Devonnsha Maxwell

The Colts reportedly have a top-30 visit scheduled with Chattanooga DT Devonnsha Maxwell.

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Giants ran offensive line drills at Chattanooga pro day

The New York Giants ran offensive line drills at the Chattanooga pro day where guard McClendon Curtis participated.

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Why Rally USA could be a gamechanger for WRC

Cracking America can be a gamechanger for any business, which is why the advancement of plans for the USA to join the World Rally Championship in 2024 is significant. The WRC has targeted a round in the USA since 2018 and it appears those plans have taken a significant step…

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2023 NFL draft: Chattanooga OL McClendon Curtis confirms interest from Chargers

Chattanooga offensive lineman McClendon Curtis revealed that the Chargers "always" sent scouts his way.

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Cardinals have ‘exceptional meeting’ with small-school Senior Bowl OL

Chattanooga offensive lineman McClendon Curtis had great meetings with the Cardinals and other teams at the Senior Bowl.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Jaguars reportedly keeping close tabs on Chattanooga OL McClendon Curtis

The Jaguars "routinely sent scouts" to Chattanooga to watch McClendon Curtis.

InsideEVs

Volkswagen May Build Sub-ID.4 Electric SUV In North America

A report from Germany's Handelsblatt claims the new model would be made from mid-decade either at VW's US plant in Chattanooga or in Puebla, Mexico.

Tribune News Service

The South’s 5 most photogenic spots for a romantic selfie

ATLANTA — After what feels like years in quarantine, many people are looking to take back their social lives — one road trip at a time. For those that live in the South, here are five great locations that are perfect for your next romantic getaway — and for snapping…

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Illinois vs Chattanooga Prediction, Game Preview

Illinois vs Chattanooga game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 4 game on Thursday, September 22

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