Volkswagen Union Petition Refiled Following Labor Board Setback

A representation vote on whether to unionize is back on track at Volkswagen‘s facility in Chattanooga, Tenn., after the United Auto Workers filed new paperwork for an election.

The move comes mere hours after the federal labor board tossed out a prior petition. The UAW originally had filed to represent the 1,700 workers at the plant in early April, but the National Labor Relations Board ruled May 22 that the filing was unlawful.

“This afternoon, as soon it was able to do so, the UAW immediately filed a new petition, again seeking a vote among Chattanooga production and ...