Gerrick Wilkins: Alabama’s automotive industry at risk with the unwelcome arrival of UAW
With more than 25 years of experience in the automotive industry, I have had the privilege of watching Alabama rise to the forefront of manufacturing excellence. This journey from fast-growing industry to international powerhouse has highlighted the strategic blend of innovation, skill, and strong work ethic that characterizes our local ethos. But this incredible progress […]
Governor Kay Ivey addresses UAW unionization effort and vote at Huntsville event
Governor Kay Ivey attended a sold-out State of the State Luncheon hosted by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce on Monday afternoon before a crowd of more than 1,000. In her remarks, Governor Ivey spoke about the auto manufacturing industry and its importance to the state. “When we think about what drives our success as […]
Tim Harrison: Mercedes workers are wise to question UAW campaign promises
The United Auto Workers recently won a unionization vote at a Volkswagen manufacturing plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Now the union is setting its sights on organizing workers at a Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama as part of a multi-million dollar campaign to unionize 150,000 workers at more than a dozen non-union auto manufacturing plants in the […]
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 […]
7 Things: UAW fails hard; Biden tells black people that they aren’t good enough; pro-Hamas protests flame out; and more …
7. of Kansas City StarIt was once a highly respected newspaper, host A call for the Kansas City Chiefs to “fire” kicker Harrison Butker for his Catholic speech at the Catholic Benedictine University graduation ceremony and replace him with a female kicker for “poetic justice.” Embarrassingly, the headline reads, “The Kansas City Chiefs should fire […]
Political leaders react to UAW defeat in Alabama – ‘The UAW has no place in Alabama’
Political leaders in Alabama are reacting to the recent anti-union vote at the Mercedes plant in Vance, Alabama, where 2,045 votes were in favor of United Auto Workers (UAW) representation and 2,642 were against, according to the final vote certified by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). “Justice isn't just about one vote or one […]
UAW president Shawn Fain under federal investigation
Following the failure of a union attempt to organize the Mercedes-Benz plant in Vance, Alabama, United Auto Workers (UAW) President Sean Fain is under investigation for allegedly engaging in significant corruption within the union. Fain, who only took over as UAW president in March 2023, is accused of retaliating against union members for ignoring his […]
Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama support Gov. Ivey’s pushback of UAW
As Gov. Kay Ivey continues to fight the United Auto Workers unionization drive at the Mercedes plant, officials across the state share their appreciation for her efforts to keep the issue in focus. . Mark Mattox, chairman of the board of Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama, was that group. Mattox said, “Alabama's affiliated builders […]
Trump, UAW boss clash as Alabama grapples with push from auto union
Former President Donald Trump and United Auto Workers union president Sean Fein have been at loggerheads for a long time, but the feud has been reignited after Fein announced his support for President Joe Biden in the 2024 presidential election. be. according to to The Hill”Biden campaign officials believe they can draw a strong contrast […]
Hyundai workers “stand up” to announce unionization campaign to join UAW
Autoworkers at the Hyundai plant in Montgomery say they 'couldn't wait' as they announce unionization drive to join United Auto Workers (UAW) after 30% of workers signed union cards . The announcement comes just three weeks after Alabama autoworkers at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Vance went public with their campaign to join the UAW. In […]
