The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is seeking a new election at Mercedes-Benz's Alabama plants after losing a union representation vote. UAW alleges union-busting tactics and misconduct by Mercedes, including coercive meetings and targeting pro-union employees.
"Mercedes-Benz USA...contracted with three consulting firms to bring on at least 11 'persuaders' to hold meetings with workers about the union ahead of an election" https://t.co/e4trBUw2Hi @jamieson
UAW Files Objection to Mercedes Vote, Alleges Worker Intimidation https://t.co/m0bc3DhL1e
A week after losing a hard-fought election at two Mercedes-Benz factories in Alabama, the United Automobile Workers asked federal officials on Friday to order a new vote, saying the German carmaker violated labor laws to suppress support for the union. https://t.co/EAnZfs5w68
UAW seeks new election at Mercedes-Benz in Alabama after losing vote https://t.co/h8XPmjSoQp
Mercedes vote setback hinders U.A.W.'s Southern plan as workers reject joining, impacting union's momentum in organizing efforts.
The United Auto Workers on Friday accused Mercedes of interfering in a union election at two Alabama factories by intimidating and coercing workers into voting no. https://t.co/j6BKBRuYIE
The United Auto Workers union is challenging the result of a unionization vote at a Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama, arguing that the automaker illegally pressured workers into voting against the move. https://t.co/HPMS6G8Lp2
United Auto Workers union petitions for a new election at Mercedes-Benz Alabama plant after last week's vote loss, NLRB filing shows. https://t.co/y99Va3EzMY
UAW files objection to Mercedes vote, accuses company of intimidating workers https://t.co/oHEa51wE3W
The United Auto Workers union is challenging the results of last week’s organizing vote of Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama, in which workers voted against union representation, and is asking federal officials to order a new election. https://t.co/ap3auQiiNP
🗞️ Workers at two @MercedesBenz plants near Tuscaloosa, Alabama, are voting against joining the @UAW union, with early counts showing 56% opposed. https://t.co/LBTWRSbcte https://t.co/XqIS2Dqjrt
The United Auto Workers filed objections to a failed unionization vote at an Alabama Mercedes-Benz plant, pushing for a fresh vote and alleging the automaker had interfered with the election https://t.co/On5wZJwI3W https://t.co/On5wZJwI3W
UAW Files Objections To Mercedes-Benz Unionization Vote https://t.co/ugO75FdjXa
UAW challenges Mercedes-Benz rejected union vote, arguing that the automaker illegally intimidated workers into voting against the move. https://t.co/Fd3wN8bn91
election deniers UAW challenges Mercedes-Benz union vote, asks NLRB for new election https://t.co/hKZKaClZFx
“In a fair fight, where Mercedes is held accountable to following the law, workers will win their union...All these workers ever wanted was a fair shot at having a voice on the job & a say in their working conditions. And that’s what we’re asking for” https://t.co/bVyEZLchw8 @UAW https://t.co/D6ONzzdnvk
UAW asks US board for new unionization vote at Mercedes' Alabama plant https://t.co/dRO8AHannc https://t.co/t9Li2Vwn0z
The United Auto Workers is asking the US labor board to overturn its unionization defeat at Mercedes-Benz’s Alabama plants last week, alleging union-busting tactics. https://t.co/cOXextRQb2 via @business
UAW challenges Mercedes-Benz union vote, asks NLRB for new election https://t.co/lEN8iP6ZC0
“We sincerely hoped the UAW would respect our Team Members’ decision,” Mercedes says.“Throughout the election, we worked with the NLRB to adhere to its guidelines and we will continue to do so as we work through this process.” https://t.co/bVyEZLchw8 https://t.co/D6ONzzdnvk
⚠️ UAW ASKS US BOARD FOR NEW UNIONIZATION VOTE AT MERCEDES' ALABAMA PLANT Full Story → https://t.co/J5qg0ULNUg The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is seeking a new election at a Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama after losing a vote there last week, according to a petition filed… https://t.co/ieEonFoIh4
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is seeking a new election at a Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama after losing a vote there last week, according to a petition filed with the National Labor Relations Board https://t.co/pMiGu89mXU https://t.co/stzaEDaaYk
UAW is asking the NLRB to hold a new election in Alabama, accusing Mercedes of holding coercive mandatory anti-union meetings, making “inflammatory appeals to racial prejudice,” targeting pro-union employees for drug tests, and terminating 4 UAW supporters https://t.co/bVyEZLchw8 https://t.co/D6ONzzdnvk
Scoop: @UAW is petitioning the US labor board to discard the results of last week's Mercedes election in Alabama, asking the agency to hold a new vote due to alleged misconduct by the company https://t.co/bVyEZLcPlG https://t.co/92Jzq0U21J
The United Auto Workers is asking the US labor board to overturn its unionization defeat at Mercedes-Benz’s Alabama plants last week, alleging union-busting tactics. https://t.co/nLjk08cyu3
The United Auto Workers' loss in a union representation election at two Alabama Mercedes-Benz plants could slow the pace of the union's campaign to organize non-union automakers in the South and illustrates the challenges inherent to such a project. https://t.co/1gGLTL0i7R https://t.co/zDnsIDfTky
"The card-check method for union organizing is infamous for encouraging the intimidation and harassment of workers hesitant to join a union by other workers who are pro-union." | The Secret Ballot Meant Victory for Mercedes-Benz Workers https://t.co/0YpUrceztj via @WSJopinion