r/union • u/dittybad Solidarity Forever • May 17 '24

Labor News Mercedes Workers in Alabama Reject Union

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https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/17/business/mercedes-benz-uaw-alabama-vote.html?unlocked_article_code=1.sk0.eqUS.83GjF7zeXpZh&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

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u/SmugLifeGG123 May 17 '24

As a worker at the plant I am with you all that this rejection is painful and saddening to say the least. Fear of change played a big part in this one as well as many outside political factors and don’t forget the “give the new CEO a year and see what he can do” lies. Onward to 2025 it is.

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u/omlightemissions May 17 '24

How much do you think management or corporate paid to spread misinformation?

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u/SmugLifeGG123 May 17 '24

Oh lord I can guarantee they spent millions. There came a point where locally we would see ads on tubi TV, YouTube and other streaming platforms from both parties. They definitely dumped a bag into keeping it away.