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Economy

NLRB decides captive audience meetings are unlawful in potential boost for unions

Unions said captive audience meetings were partially responsible for losses at the Amazon location in Bessemer and the Mercedes plant.

November 14, 2024

UAW president: Mercedes breaking promises to workers by blaming the union

UAW’s Shawn Fain accuses Mercedes management of “blaming the union rather than keeping their commitments to make improvements for workers.”

June 21, 2024

UAW petitions National Labor Relations Board to rerun Mercedes election

The UAW’s latest filing adds to the list of legal complaints and investigations Mercedes is currently facing.

May 27, 2024

The union election revealed which side Alabama’s politicians are on

In a healthy democracy, would workers striving to improve their lives be met only by politicians’ scorn?

May 21, 2024

Gov. Ivey, BCA, labor react to UAW loss at Mercedes

Gov. Kay Ivey and business leaders celebrated the outcome.

May 20, 2024

United Auto Workers lose union election at Mercedes by 597 votes

With just 44% of the vote, the UAW fails to unionize the Mercedes plant in Vance on the first try.

May 17, 2024

Mercedes workers share why they support the UAW and think the union will win

With two days left in the Mercedes union election, the United Auto Workers remain optimistic about their odds.

May 16, 2024

Union election at Mercedes in Tuscaloosa County begins today

After a four month organizing drive, Mercedes workers will vote this week on whether to join the UAW.

May 13, 2024

UAW files more unfair labor practice charges against Mercedes

One week before the union election, the UAW filed additional charges against Mercedes with the National Labor Relations Board.

May 10, 2024

The average worker is getting hosed, and you know it

You don't need a bunch of stats to know that the working man is getting hosed, or that corporate greed is out of control.

April 29, 2024