Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga have formally approved their first union contract, which promises to boost wages 20% over the next four years and ensure eligible workers receive at least $14,200 in bonuses. The vote, with 96% of the ballots cast being in support, comes almost two years after employees chose overwhelmingly in April 2024 to join the United Auto Workers union. Read the full story with the link in our bio. Photo 1: Staff Photo by Seth Carpenter / Bargaining representative Chris Brown carries out a ballot box following a vote by Volkswagen employees at the Chattanooga plant to join the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agriculture Workers of America union on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. Photo 2: Staff Photo by Seth Carpenter / Antonia McClain hugs Billy Quiggs following a vote by Volkswagen employees at the Chattanooga plant to join the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agriculture Workers of America union on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. Photo 3: Staff Photo by Seth Carpenter ...