Chattanooga Volkswagen workers vote to join UAW
Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, voted overwhelmingly to join the United Auto Workers union on Friday. Two previous attempts to join the union in the past few years had been soundly defeated. Friday’s vote, organized by the National Labor Relations Board, saw 73%, 2,628 people, vote in favor. Voter turnout was 83.5%. The vote was […]
Factory workers vote on whether to unionize Tennessee Volkswagen plant
Workers at a Volkswagen plant in Tennessee are close to voting on whether to join the United Auto Workers union (UAW). The election could be a sign of further momentum for organized labor after a year of high-profile strikes and major contract wins for workers. The vote at the Chattanooga plant is a direct challenge […]
House takes key test vote for Johnson’s $95B foreign aid plan after Dems help it advance
The House is voting Friday on whether to proceed with Speaker Mike Johnson’s $95 billion foreign aid plan after it cleared the first key procedural hurdle with support from Democrats. Friday morning’s vote is a kind of test vote on the four foreign aid bills, known as a “rules vote.” If passed, lawmakers would be […]
Mercedes-Benz workers at Alabama plant slated for union vote in May
Mercedes-Benz U.S. CEO Dimitris Psilakis said drivers will be able to watch a video while the vehicle takes over driving the Claman Countdown. Workers at the Mercedes-Benz factory Located in Vance, Alabama Suburbs of Tuscaloosa are scheduled to vote next month on whether to join the United Auto Workers union. The National Labor Relations Board […]
Members of Congress Who Vote for Ukraine Bill Should Join Ukrainian Military
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) introduced an amendment to the Ukraine Supplemental Funding Act that would require members of Congress who vote “yes” to serve in Ukraine’s military. Greene’s amendment comes after House Republicans released legislative text for four bills. Wrapped According to CBS News, they have been merged into one. Under the three bills, […]
Union vote underway at Volkswagen’s only US plant
FOX Business spoke to three United Auto Workers union members about why they support Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election. Workers at Volkswagen’s only U.S. plant are voting this week on whether to join the United Auto Workers union, the union’s third attempt to organize the plant. Voting began Wednesday among 4,100 hourly workers […]
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price Faces Recall Vote After Crime Ravages Blue County
An effort to recall a George Soros-funded California district attorney has received enough signatures to advance to an election, according to a county document. Organizers seeking to oust Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price have collected 74,757 verified signatures in support of their effort to hold a recall election, over 1,000 more than needed, the […]
Barr says he’ll vote for ‘Republican ticket’ in November
Former Attorney General Bill Barr said Wednesday that he will vote “on the Republican ticket” in November’s presidential election. Barr: “I think it’s my duty to choose the person who I think will cause the least harm to the country.” Said on Fox News’ “America’s Newsroom.” “And in my mind, I’m voting on the Republican […]
Volkswagen plant faces union vote as UAW aims to expand beyond Detroit
Volkswagen’s only U.S. plant on the southern border of Tennessee has become a battleground for worker representation as the United Auto Workers union seeks to expand its footprint beyond Detroit. Workers at the German automaker’s Chattanooga, Tenn., plant where VW assembles its ID.4 electric SUV will vote starting Wednesday on whether to join the UAW. […]
House may take up vote soon on national security bill
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has vowed to prioritize funding for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. separate vote By the end of this week. Democrats are also on board with the plan, but Johnson is facing threats from members of the House of Commons. marjorie taylor green (Republican, Georgia) and Rep. thomas massey (R-Ky.), they are trying […]