UPDATE: The UAW says employees at Volkswagen in Chattanooga will hold a vote to authorize a strike next week.

The vote will be held on Tuesday, October 28 and Wednesday, October 29.

The union says the move comes after 13 months of unsuccessful negotiations.

We have reached out to VW for a statement on the UAW's announcement.

Stay with Local 3 News for updates to this story.

PREVIOUS STORY: Some Volkswagen employees are speaking out on Wednesday, after a Hamilton County commissioner called on the UAW to vote on the automaker’s "final contract" offer.

Commissioner Jeff Eversole held a press conference outside of the automaker's plant, where he asked the UAW to hold a vote on VW’s final contract offer that was made in September.

UPDATE: Union submits counteroffer after Volkswagen ma

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