United Auto Workers

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Mercedes agrees to post notices about workers’ rights under NLRB settlement

The settlement comes almost two years after the UAW alleged Mercedes had engaged in illegal unionbusting at its Vance plant.

March 9, 2026

Huntsville auto workers fail to unionize Navistar plant, UAW alleges illegal intimidation

Workers at the Navistar plant in Huntsville voted against forming a union, marking another failed effort by United Auto Workers to organize labor in Alabama.

August 12, 2025

North Alabama Area Labor Council encourages Huntsville auto workers to unionize

Local labor groups urged Huntsville auto workers to vote "union yes" in a pivotal election, emphasizing the power of collective bargaining.

August 6, 2025

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

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

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

Tuscaloosa city councilor and local reverend Matthew Wilson speaking against the UAW in a video Mercedes sent to Mercedes employees.

Mercedes worker says city councilor called Martin Luther King Jr. an “elitist classist”

Tuscaloosa city councilor and reverend Matthew Wilson recorded an anti-union video for Mercedes.

May 15, 2024

Progressive organizations host pro-UAW rally in Tuscaloosa

Mercedes-Benz employees and a former football star discussed why they support the United Auto Workers representing Tuscaloosa workers.

May 6, 2024

Mercedes Benz workers announce majority support for unionization

The announcement comes a month after workers at the plant initially declared their campaign to unionize.

February 28, 2024

Economic stability vs. union promises: A critical choice for Hyundai workers

In its recruitment efforts, the UAW is dangling the lure of false promises it cannot keep.

February 20, 2024