Labor Caucus Congratulates Chattanooga Volkswagen Workers on Historic Union Vote

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressional Labor Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Steven Horsford (D-NV), Donald Norcross (D-NJ), and Mark Pocan (D-WI) released the following statement after Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, TN voted to unionize with the United Autoworkers:  

 “With their historic vote to join the United Autoworkers, Chattanooga Volkswagen workers made clear that they are standing up for higher wages, better benefits, and a voice at work. This is the first auto plant in more than 70 years to unionize in the South, and these results are further evidence that workers across the country are continuing to make their voices heard — even in the face of pressure from some employers and elected officials. As this wave of collective action continues across the country, we call on all employers to respect workers’ rights to organize without fear of intimidation or retribution.”