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Unionization vote at Tennessee VW plant certified
The unionization vote at the Volkswagen plant in Tennessee has been certified by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), according to a Tuesday announcement from the manufacturer and the United Auto Workers (UAW). Workers at the Chattanooga plant voted two weeks ago, with 73 percent, or 2,628 staffers, in favor of unionization, and 27 percent…
Firefighter in Karen Read Trial: It Was A Scene of Heightened Emotions
Firefighter /EMT Timothy Nuttall, who responded to the Fairview Road residence, testifies about John O'Keefe's condition and how it 'was a scene of heightened emotions.' (4/30/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Vehicle pursuit leads to Georgia man charged with trafficking fentanyl
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO), says that a Georgia man was arrested and charged with trafficking fentanyl on Monday. According to DCSO, deputies tried to make a traffic stop on a white Chevrolet truck near AL Highway 75 and County Road 140 (Sulpher Springs Road) in Ider around 10 […]
HCSO Deputy Chief Of Law Enforcement Mark King Awarded Respect For Law Officer Of The Year Award
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and the Scenic Chattanooga Optimist Club announced that on Tuesday morning, HCSO Deputy Chief of Law Enforcement, Mark King, was named this year’s recipient of the “Respect for Law Officer of the Year Award.” On hand for the celebration were numerous members of the HCSO executive staff, his law enforcement colleagues, and members of his family.
Sherman+Reilly acquired in merger, continuing Chattanooga operations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A local utility company that’s been around for nearly a century announced a big change on Tuesday. Sherman+Reilly have been making products for utility companies across the country here in Chattanooga since 1927. They have been a part of Chattanooga’s economic history, being based...
East Tennessee Maverick: Union win in Chattanooga reinvigorates Southern labor movement
We cannot continue to believe the old lie that workers organizing for their rights and protections is against our own interests. The South has been one of the most challenging regions in the country to unionize labor and protect workers’ rights. On April 19, however, employees at a Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga voted overwhelmingly to join the United Auto Workers (UAW) union – a landslide win with 73% approval.
Tricks of the trades: Vocational schools in Tennessee see surge in students
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — College debt is looming over the heads of the newest generation of workers, and traditional universities are experiencing a decline in enrollment. But the amount of people interested in trade schools in Tennessee, including here in Chattanooga, is getting even bigger, with local governments helping to boost those resources.
Regional Songwriters Perform At Cohutta General Store Friday
Three singer songwriters will be sharing their songs at the Cohutta General Store in downtown Cohutta Friday at 6 p.m. The lineup includes Earl Brackin, Charlsey Etheridge and Rick McKee. Review for the performers:. During his time in the northwest Georgia area, Earl Brackin has made quite a splash in...
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