Union Struggles in the South

This chapter narrates the personal story of a worker at Volkswagen in Chattanooga, Tennessee, who, after suffering a serious injury, advocates for unionization in a historically anti-union region. It examines the broader implications of the Volkswagen vote, focusing on ongoing unionization efforts at a Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama, and the challenges posed by aggressive management tactics. The chapter highlights the renewed labor movement in the South amidst a changing political and economic landscape, drawing on past struggles and the current frustrations of workers seeking better wages and benefits.