"UAW Faces Southern Showdown: Volkswagen Workers Vote on Unionization"

The United Auto Workers (UAW) is embarking on a campaign to unionize 13 non-union automakers across the US, with the first major test being a vote at Volkswagen's Chattanooga, Tennessee plant. Workers are optimistic about the unionization effort, citing the UAW's recent successes and improved conditions. The UAW's campaign has targeted 13 companies with roughly 150,000 workers at 36 non-union plants, and a victory at Volkswagen could pave the way for success at other plants. The UAW's recent contract settlements and a shift in organizing tactics have increased the union's chances of winning, while changes in southern politics and a shift in public perception are also contributing to the potential for success.