Boyd Says Allowing UAW At Chattanooga VW Plant Would Be "Like A Cancer" On County Economic Growth

  • Thursday, April 25, 2013

County Commissioner Tim Boyd said Thursday that allowing the United Auto Workers (UAW) into the Chattanooga Volkswagen plant would be "like a cancer on economic growth in Hamilton County."

He asked Commission Chairman Larry Henry to consider drafting a letter in support of the stance of Governor Bill Haslam, who said he did not believe the move was in the best interest of the county and state.

Chairman Henry said he would look further into the situation, but he said he had been advised that Volkswagen had "backed off" the union plan.

Commissioner Boyd said he believes if the unionization proceeds that it could threaten the county's chances of getting several new auto suppliers.

He said the Chamber of Commerce and the Chattanooga Regional Manufacturers Association back the governor's position. 

He said the county had made "tremendous concessions" to lure Volkswagen here and needed to insure the investment continues to pan out.

Breaking News
Latest Hamilton County Arrest Report
  • 3/28/2024

Here is the latest Hamilton County arrest report: ADERHOLT, FELICIA DAWN 1110 ST CLAIR ST DUNLAP, 37327 Age at Arrest: 37 years old Arresting Agency: HC Sheriff Booked for Previous ... more

Signal Mountain Must Determine How To Use Remainder Of ARPA Funds
  • 3/27/2024

The town of Signal Mountain has $358,637 remaining from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds it received and there must be a plan in place by the end of the year for how the money will be ... more

Chattanooga Man Gets 21-Year Sentence For Fentanyl Death Of 19-Year-Old
Chattanooga Man Gets 21-Year Sentence For Fentanyl Death Of 19-Year-Old
  • 3/27/2024

A 25-year-old Chattanooga man, was sentenced to 21 years in federal prison for supplying drugs that led to the death of 19-year-old Charlotte Gallant. Jonathan Bash appeared before Judge Curtis ... more