Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce is concerned about the impact of a pending union vote on Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga. The Chamber helped recruit Volkswagen to the area in 2008, creating jobs and attracting investment to Southeast Tennessee. The pending union vote, which will determine if workers should be represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW), has the potential to jeopardize the economic success of both the company and the community.
While the Chamber supports workers’ right to vote in a secret ballot election, they warn of the risks associated with a permanent UAW presence in Chattanooga. The Chamber emphasizes the importance of every eligible worker participating in the election and understanding the potential consequences of unionization.
With Volkswagen’s presence playing a significant role in improving the economic trajectory for its workers and the community, the Chamber hopes that the outcome of the union vote will not undo the progress that has been made since Volkswagen’s arrival in Chattanooga. The Chamber’s ultimate goal is to continue building a thriving Chattanooga and they believe that the pending union vote has the potential to impact that vision.
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