Hamilton County Commission may oppose union at Chattanooga VW plant
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Channel: chattanooga times free press · 2013 · News & Politics
The Hamilton County Commission may throw its weight behind opposing unionization at Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant. The stance comes after Commissioner Tim Boyd said that labor organizing at the plant could harm local economic development. Boyd has asked Chairman Larry Henry to draft a letter for commissioners to sign, supporting the anti-union stances of Gov. Bill Haslam, the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce and the Regional Manufacturers Association. Boyd said, quote: "If UAW gets a hold on [Volkswagen] it will be like a cancer on economic growth in Hamilton County." Henry said he will look into the issue, but also says he's under the impression that Volkswagen may not follow through with unionization.
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