Volkswagen Workers in Tennessee Seek Historic Union Vote, Part of UAW's Push to Organize Southern Auto Plants

Volkswagen workers in Tennessee file petition seeking unionization vote, aiming to be first big auto factory in South to unionize
Workers asked National Labor Relations Board to hold election to join United Auto Workers union
UAW targeting 12 companies including Tesla, Honda, Toyota to expand reach beyond Midwest base
UAW says once 70% of workers sign union cards at a plant, it demands company recognition; if unsuccessful, requests NLRB-held vote
Past unionization efforts at Southern auto plants failed due to local opposition and worker skepticism, but UAW says attitudes becoming more favorable