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Labor Endorsement: Katherlyn Geter for County Commission District 5

08 Apr, 2026

Sisters, Brothers, and Delegates, Following discussion at our March delegate meeting, the officers of the Chattanooga Area Central Labor Council have voted to make official our endorsement of Katherlyn Geter for Hamilton County Commission, District 5. After meeting with and interviewing Ms. Geter

The Chattanooga Area Central Labor Council Supports Public Education for All

25 Mar, 2026

The Chattanooga Area Central Labor Council stands firmly in opposition to HB793/SB836 and any effort that undermines the fundamental right to public education. The labor movement has always understood that education is not a privilege—it is a cornerstone of freedom. Believe it or not, there was a

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The Chattanooga Area Central Labor Council Congratulates the UAW 42!

“The Future of the South Is Union Strong!”: Chattanooga’s Unions Celebrate Volkswagen Workers Contract Victory

20, Feb, 2026

Human Rights Day | An image with the words, "Safety Dignity Freedom | Rights are for Everyone. No Exceptions."

AFL-CIO Observes International Human Rights Day

Since its earliest days, the AFL-CIO has argued that the dignity and freedom of working people are fundamental human rights, aligning our mission with the principles later enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Today, those rights are under attack.

10, Dec, 2025

Historic Moment in the South: Chattanooga Autoworkers Vote to Strike for a Fair Contract

Chattanooga Central Labor Council pledges full support for Volkswagen workers in their fight for family-sustaining wages and benefits

30, Oct, 2025

Take Action: Time is Running Out for Millions of Americans

The government shutdown has now dragged on for 23 days. Across the country, federal workers are struggling to pay bills without their paychecks.

23, Oct, 2025

From left to right, State Senator Charlene Oliver, State Rep. Yusef Hakeem, USW 15120 Presidet and CALC recording secretary Carla Leslie, and CALC President Geoffrey Meldahl

CALC Leaders Share at Corporate Accountability Town Hall

Last night, October 8th, at local IBEW 175 Hall, TN4ALL, Jobs with Justice of East Tennessee, and the Chattanooga Area Central Labor Council hosted a town hall on corporate accountability. The town hall incuded a panel with State Senator Charlene Oliver, House Rep.

09, Oct, 2025

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09, Oct, 2025