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auto workers at a volkswagen assembly plant in chattanooga, tennessee are revved up after a historic win. >> i'm about to cry. 14 years, this is my third union drive here. and we finally got it. >> reporter: last night they voted to join the united auto workers after two previous organizing attempts fell short. 73% of workers voting yes. that's a first in the south. >> the pundits have said to me repeatedly, before we announced this campaign, "you can't win in the south." but you all said, "what's next?" you all moved a mountain. >> reporter: this victory comes after large gains won by workers of the big three automakers. what does this say about the perception of organized labor in america? >> i think this is going to be a major boost for unions in america, more generally.
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