‘Alabama is not Michigan’: Ivey signs union bill as Mercedes workers vote on joining UAW

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill that could revoke economic incentives for companies that recognize unions voluntarily, effective January 1, 2025. This legislation coincides with a union vote by Mercedes-Benz workers in Vance, Alabama, to decide on UAW representation, despite the state's strong opposition to unionization. This move reflects Alabama's efforts to maintain its "right-to-work" status and resist union influence prevalent in states like Michigan.