Mercedes Workers in Alabama Reject UAW Unionization Bid

Despite a decisive loss, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain vows to continue efforts to unionize Southern auto plants.

Workers at two Mercedes-Benz plants in Alabama voted 56% against joining the United Auto Workers union.
The UAW's push in Alabama followed a recent victory at Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant.
President Shawn Fain attributed the loss to Mercedes' active anti-union campaign.
The union plans to analyze the defeat and return for another vote in a year.
Political opposition in Alabama has been strong, with Governor Kay Ivey openly against unionization.