Mercedes-Benz Workers in Alabama Vote on Unionization, Testing UAW's Southern Strategy

The outcome of the vote could either boost the United Auto Workers' momentum or stall its progress in union-resistant regions.

Thousands of Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama are voting on whether to join the United Auto Workers (UAW).
This vote follows a significant union victory at a Volkswagen plant in Tennessee last month.
Mercedes-Benz has actively campaigned against unionization, contrasting with Volkswagen's neutral stance.
A successful vote could pave the way for union efforts at other Southern auto plants.
The South's historical resistance to unions adds complexity to the vote's potential impact.