"Republican and Southern Governors Warn of Job Jeopardy in Auto Unionization Campaigns"

Republican governors from six states, including Tennessee, Alabama, and Texas, have criticized the United Auto Workers' efforts to unionize automotive factories in the South, warning of potential job losses and reduced investments. The UAW's organizing drive targets 13 automakers in southern states, with Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, set to vote on unionization. The governors argue that recent UAW contracts with automakers have led to layoffs, while the UAW contends that the contracts have brought short-term assistance but have long-term negative implications on jobs and investments.