ABC affiliate, News 9, reports:

“Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga had a historic 3 to 1 vote to join the united auto workers earlier this year.

Back in April, Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga became the first Southern autoworkers outside the Big Three to unionize.

The official National Labor Relations Board results reported 2,628-985 votes for union representation.

Sunday afternoon, hundreds gathered to rally as contract negotiations get underway.

A survey was sent out to employees, and among those top priorities are health and safety.

Tim Smith, Director of Region 8 UAW, told us that based on what members have said, there are 800 demands. ‘We’re going to let the company know, these are the members demands, and they’re wearing a bargain each and every day on them,’ said Smith.”

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