Category Archives: Kentucky auto industry

Towns along the southern part of Auto Alley from Lexington, Kentucky to Montgomery, Alabama have been noticing an influx of foreign automakers. Companies like Honda, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Toyota, and Volkswagen are bringing their factories there because of the generous state and local incentives, and a workforce famous for not being unionized. One worker in a local Hyundai factory refers to his employment as his “dream job”, and has sent union organizers packing, when approached about becoming a union member. Continue reading →