UAW President Urges Democrats To Face Reality Ahead Of Election UAW President Shawn Fain calls for unity within the Democratic Party to combat challenges and learn from past mistakes. Top News · Jul 12, 2024
UAW President Shawn Fain Expresses Concerns About Biden's Electability UAW leaders express concerns about Biden's chances against Trump but maintain support. Biden seeks labor community backing. Top News · Jul 11, 2024
White House awards funds to convert old plants to EV and hybrid sites - Roll Call The White House will provide $1.7 billion to convert old auto manufacturing and assembly facilities to make electric vehicles. Roll Call · Jul 11, 2024
The Average Electric Vehicle Now Sells For Less Than A Tesla Today on Critical Materials: Average EV price dips below Tesla, Tesla's Q2 bloodbath won't stop investors, and a global auto union speaks on EV job losses. InsideEVs · Jul 2, 2024
Watchdog investigates UAW president Shawn Fain, accuses union of being uncooperative United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain is under investigation by a court-appointed watchdog who has been working to stamp out corruption at the union in wake of its stunning bribery and embezzlement scandal several years ago The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2024
UC Student Assistants, Striking Over Response to Gaza Protests, Say It Is Time to Negotiate The union says that following a string of wins by campus unions nationwide, the university may fear losing at the table in the current fight over use of police and sanctions to quell protests. Capital & Main · Jun 6, 2024
UAW seeks new election at Mercedes-Benz in Alabama after losing vote United Auto Workers filed petition Friday, accusing company of ‘relentless’ campaign including firings and captive-audience meetings The Guardian - US · May 25, 2024
UAW files objection to Mercedes vote, accuses company of intimidating workers The United Auto Workers on Friday accused Mercedes of interfering in last week's union election at two Alabama factories The Independent UK · May 24, 2024
United Auto Workers’ defeat at Mercedes’ Alabama plants underscores challenges for organized labor in Southern states A majority of the workers at two Mercedes plants near Tuscaloosa, Alabama, rejected an opportunity to join the United Auto Workers union in an election that concluded on May 17, 2024. The Conversation · May 21, 2024
Blow to UAW as Mercedes workers in Alabama vote against unionization Workers in Tuscaloosa vote against bid to unionize, as UAW president Shawn Fain hails impact of campaign despite defeat The Guardian - US · May 17, 2024
Mercedes workers vote no to union. UAW says they were illegally intimidated More than 5,000 Mercedes-Benz workers who build luxury SUVs in Alabama were eligible to vote on whether to join the UAW. Workers faced intense anti-union messaging from Mercedes in the run-up. WEKU · May 17, 2024
Graduate workers in California to strike over treatment of Gaza protesters Widespread disruption expected after workers vote to hold series of strikes, starting Monday with UC Santa Cruz The Guardian - US · May 17, 2024
BMW plant workers in Alabama reject unionization and deal blow to UAW’s expansion hopes The official count was announced on Friday afternoon The Independent UK · May 17, 2024
Mercedes In Alabama To Learn If They Will Join US Union Workers at Mercedes-Benz's Alabama business are expected to learn Friday if they will shift into a union shop, following a contentious federally-administered election. International Business Times · May 17, 2024
Top News · May 17, 2024 UAW Influence Tested In Alabama Mercedes-Benz Factory Union Vote The UAW's efforts to unionize the Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama spark debate on labor relations and industry impact.
Top News · May 17, 2024 UAW Faces Crucial Vote At Mercedes-Benz Factories In Alabama The UAW faces a critical unionization vote at Mercedes plants in Alabama, impacting future organizing efforts in the automotive industry.
The Independent UK · May 17, 2024 UAW's push to unionize factories in South faces latest test in vote at 2 Mercedes plants in Alabama The United Auto Workers union faces the latest test of its ambitious plan to unionize auto plants in the historically nonunion South when a vote ends at two Mercedes-Benz factories near Tuscaloosa, Alabama
InsideEVs · May 13, 2024 Tariffs Aren't Going To Fix This One critic says that we're seeing an "astonishing loss of nerve" among automakers and policymakers as China speeds ahead on EVs.
Top News · May 13, 2024 Auto Workers Union Aims For Victory At Mercedes Alabama Plant The UAW is fighting for better working conditions, fair pay, and benefits for workers at the Mercedes plant in Alabama.
The Guardian - US · May 13, 2024 Mercedes workers in Alabama face anti-union message ‘barrage’ before election United Auto Workers union sees two of German-owned carmaker’s plants as key in effort to unionize industry in southern US
WEKU · May 13, 2024 Auto workers in Alabama are voting on joining a union. Here's what you need to know Workers at Mercedes-Benz in Alabama start voting this week on whether to join the United Auto Workers union. Last month, Volkswagen workers in Tennessee voted overwhelmingly to unionize.
International Business Times · May 13, 2024 Mercedes Workers In Alabama To Vote Whether To Join US Union Some 5,200 workers at the Mercedes auto manufacturing plant and battery complex near Tuscaloosa, Alabama will decide whether to join the United Auto Workers in a federally-administered election that runs from Monday through Friday.
Top News · May 11, 2024 Mercedes-Benz Alabama Workers To Vote On Unionization Mercedes-Benz Alabama workers face crucial unionization vote amid pay concerns and industry dynamics.
Reason · May 9, 2024 No, Unions Aren't Having a Resurgence—and That's Good for Workers Private unions have every right to exist, but that doesn't mean they're actually beneficial on net.
WEKU · May 6, 2024 Unions double-down in the Deep South: Can Alabama pave the way? Three high-profile labor disputes have unfolded in central Alabama over the past several years, with Amazon warehouse workers, coal miners and autoworkers all speaking out for change.