UAW crushed in union vote at Mercedes-Benz
The Detroit-based United Auto Workers (UAW) suffered a major defeat when the results of a closely watched unionization ballot at the Mercedes-Benz manufacturing plant in Vance, Alabama, were tallied. The final vote, certified by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), showed 2,045 votes in favor of unionizing and 2,642 against. The end of months of […]
House Labor Shortage committee visits Mercedes-Benz, talks priorities for upcoming session
Last Friday, members of the Alabama House Workforce Shortage Investigation Committee visited the Mercedes-Benz Tuscaloosa production facility. The visit included presentations from Mercedes-Benz and the West Alabama plant, the Industry Council on Workforce Participation, and concluded with a tour of the production facility. Since its establishment in October 2023, the task force has worked diligently […]
UAW targets Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama
of United Auto Workers Union Workers at a Mercedes-Benz factory in Alabama announced plans on Tuesday to organize. According to the UAW, 30% of the plant's workers have already signed UAW member union recognition cards. 30% is an important trigger for trade unions, as it allows them to further expand their efforts. The UAW hopes […]
