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How unions are stopped before they start (Update)

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Union Dreams: The Chattanooga Struggle

This chapter chronicles the challenges faced by a factory worker aspiring to unionize at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga. It explores the political and social dynamics influencing the union vote, highlighting the intense opposition from local politicians and external pressures that led to the union's rejection. As workers regroup to explore new strategies for organizing, the chapter underscores the complexities and evolving landscape of labor relations in the region.

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