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Omaha Steve

(99,840 posts)
Thu Feb 13, 2014, 08:24 PM Feb 2014

New Social Media Content from #UAWVW (2nd day of voting Chattanooga)


Second day of voting here in CHA. Some new content from VW workers. Thanks for your help.


· Twitter

o The local support is tremendous & not only local but international. It warms my heart. – Marc RT if you support too! http://bit.ly/1guhYT8

o “Feelings in the plant are really high. Everybody is excited about the change that’s coming.” - David Gleeson #UAWVW http://bit.ly/1guhYT8

o .@SquawkCNBC: #UAWVW election will show when workers have a choice, they choose representation. Workers want a voice. http://cnb.cx/NFSXuK

o Eric DeLacy wasn’t always pro-union, but he’s voting YES 4 #UAWVW. Why? Fair wages. Economic opps. Safety. More: http://tnne.ws/1aYFBDZ

· Facebook

o Workers say the positive support is overwhelming LIKE and SHARE to show your support for VW Chattanooga workers!

“The local support is tremendous, and not only local support but there’s an international presence here. Very exciting! It warms my heart.” – Marc http://bit.ly/1guhYT8

o WATCH: Volkswagen Chattanooga workers are voting, and the energy is high!

“Feelings in the plant are really high. Everybody is excited about the change that’s coming.” - David Gleeson #UAWVW http://bit.ly/1guhYT8

o ICYMI: Bob King on CNBC says it's an exciting opportunity for workers in Chattanooga to be part of a Global Works Council and to have a REAL voice in the operations of the plant in Chattanooga, Tenn. http://cnb.cx/NFSXuK

o VW Chattanooga Worker Eric DeLacy wasn’t always pro-union, but he’s voting YES for UAW representation. Why?

“The UAW supports local communities by helping to maintain fair wages and ensuring that more folks are able to climb the ladder into the middle class.” Read more: http://tnne.ws/1aYFBDZ


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New Social Media Content from #UAWVW (2nd day of voting Chattanooga) (Original Post) Omaha Steve Feb 2014 OP
Sounds good, I hope they win. leanforward Feb 2014 #1

leanforward

(1,077 posts)
1. Sounds good, I hope they win.
Thu Feb 13, 2014, 08:39 PM
Feb 2014

This unionization drive coupled with action for increasing the minimum wage seems to be a two pronged strategy. I think the two actions occurring about the same time is great. Who brought this about? When do we find out about the vote?

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