Workers inspecting a VW vehicle in the Chattanooga plant.

We are Volkswagen Chattanooga

Invested in our people

5,500 careers and counting

Invested in our community

$4.3 billion spent in Chattanooga 
since 2009

Invested in driving our industry forward

Producing the vehicles American families love driving

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Our commitment

At Volkswagen, we are committed to investing in America, in our communities, and most importantly, in our people, and we deliver on our promises. Volkswagen has been inseparably linked to Chattanooga, Hamilton County and Tennessee since breaking ground on our world-class production facility in 2009 – generating economic growth and creating careers. We are proud to partner with hundreds of dealers and serve millions of customers across North America through our Chattanooga plant, which produces vehicles that American families love driving. We are proud to provide good paying jobs for the 5,500 hard-working employees powering our plant.

Chattanooga labor negotiations hub

Learn more about the most recent updates as we work to negotiate a first union contract for our Chattanooga plant.

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Chattanooga Manufacturing Facts
Chattanooga manufacturing facts

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Chattanooga Plant in the news

  • Volkswagen, Oak Ridge National Laboratory collaboration lauded at Chattanooga conference

    "Volkswagen of America has been a longtime collaborator," Jennifer Caldwell, who directs the technology transfer division for Oak Ridge National Laboratory, said about the company that has a 5,500-worker assembly plant in Chattanooga that builds the ID.4 electric SUV.

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  • Change is the only constant for Volkswagen Chattanooga EVP Christopher Glover

    Hear from the head of our U.S. plant operations on how Volkswagen is managing market and technology complexity through flexible facility design, practical digitalization, training and engagement with workers.

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  • Slower than expected EV sales opens door for hybrids, Volkswagen official says

    "We're having to multiskill employees," Mario Duarte, Volkswagen Group of America's senior director for learning, training and development, said during a session on the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's impact on automaking, innovation and producing workers. He said VW wants to hire not just UTC students but people who can help drive the future of the company.

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Volkswagen statements

  • Statement on ongoing negotiations

    Our latest offer bumps employee wage increases to 16.5%, puts a ratification bonus on the table for the first time, improves the cost-of-living allowance and reduces health care costs. Reaching a deal requires both sides to find common ground. It is time for the UAW to prioritize what is most important to employees and get a deal done, so we can secure great Volkswagen jobs in Chattanooga in the future.

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  • Statement on Jan. 21 UAW contract offer

    Volkswagen continues to work hard at the bargaining table with the UAW to reach a strong first contract that makes our great Chattanooga jobs even better. We have a compelling offer on the table that guarantees employees a 14% pay raise over the four-year contract and a 25% raise over five years following recent pay increases. We heard our employees’ feedback and, for the first time ever, offered COLA and profit sharing so they can feel confident in their wages and share in the company’s success. We worked to decrease health care costs and guarantee those lower costs over the course of the contract. The auto industry is facing massive challenges and our own company is making tough decisions around the globe to remain competitive. We want to improve our employees’ experience, but we also won’t agree to anything that could limit our ability to invest in Chattanooga in the future. We are committed to getting creative and reaching an agreement that keeps Chattanooga thriving.

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  • Statement on UAW contract offer

    Volkswagen has been at the bargaining table working quickly and tirelessly with the UAW to reach a strong first contract. Working collaboratively with unions and taking care of our people are deeply anchored in the Volkswagen DNA. We have made the UAW a compelling economic offer that makes our great Chattanooga jobs even better. Our offer gives employees a 14% raise over the four-year contract, profit sharing for the first time ever, and improves our already strong health care benefits. This is a contract that keeps Chattanooga thriving.

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Volkswagen manufacturing plant in Chattanooga, TN.

Labor Negotiations FAQ

Get the facts and know your rights. We have answered the most common questions we have received about a potential strike.

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Volkswagen National Apprenticeship Week.

Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week at the Volkswagen Academy

Volkswagen Chattanooga is shining a spotlight the many future experts that make up this year’s cohort of VW apprentices. By participating in our robotronics and electric vehicle expert programs, participants acquire skills via hands-on training, culminating in an Associate’s Degree of Applied Science. Upon graduation, all apprentices receive a conditional job offer to continue their career at Volkswagen.

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