Members of the United Auto Workers are gauging interest in a strike at Volkswagen's plant in Chattanooga after the company last week delivered its final offer to the union.

A card circulated to workers by the local union asks them to print their name if they pledge to authorize the UAW bargaining committee to call for a strike, if needed, at Volkswagen Chattanooga.

"The company's time is up," the document declares. "Our time is now. STAND UP!

"Your UAW Volkswagen bargaining committee is recommending a YES vote on strike authorization with the full backing of the international union," it continues.

The pledge cards will inform union leadership how many employees are interested in pursuing a vote on strike authorization. However, officials have not decided whether to hold a formal vote o

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