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.
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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.
Co-chair of Poor People’s Campaign gives pro-UAW speech in Montgomery
At the “Moral Monday” event, Bishop William Barber II talked about how his Christian faith informs his support of unions.
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.
Nick Saban denies UAW endorsement in Alabama union vote controversy
Ads suggested that Saban supported the UAW’s efforts to unionize the facility.
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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.
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Mercedes workers set to vote for union in May
Five thousand workers will participate in the vote facilitated by the National Labor Relations Board.