UAW Loses Unionization Vote at Mercedes Factories in Alabama

Workers at two Mercedes-Benz factories in Alabama voted against unionization by the United Automobile Workers, dealing a significant setback to the union's efforts to expand in the South. The vote was influenced by local political leaders, including Governor Kay Ivey, who argued that unionization could deter investment in the state's growing auto industry. This defeat not only slows the UAW's momentum but also poses challenges for future unionization attempts at other major automakers in the region.