Volkswagen workers in Tennessee have voted to join the United Auto Workers union, marking a significant victory for the union as it sets its sights on organizing Tesla. This success comes after two unsuccessful attempts by the UAW in Chattanooga in recent years, signaling a turning point for the 89-year-old union. The final tally of the votes, conducted by the National Labor Relations Board, showed 73% in favor of unionizing.
Following a 46-day strike last year that resulted in favorable contracts for UAW members, President Shawn Fain expressed that the union is just beginning its efforts. The UAW is now actively encouraging non-union auto workers to sign union cards, targeting around 150,000 US auto workers across 13 companies, including Tesla.
