Union organizers in the state suffered a setback however . They faced strong opposition by Republican officials in Tennessee . Opponents of the union criticized them for being too welcoming of the union . `` It will be virtually impossible for them to replicate the kinds of council they have in Germany , '' he said . The vote was 712 against the union and 700 in favor .
Union organizers in the state suffered a setback however . They faced strong opposition by Republican officials in Tennessee . Opponents of the union criticized them for being too welcoming of the union . The vote was 712 against the union and 700 in favor .