"Alabama Governor Warns of Threat to State's Economic Model Amid Union Push"

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has strongly opposed the United Auto Workers (UAW) union push at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Vance, Alabama, stating that the state's economic model is "under attack." The UAW announced that about 1,500 workers at the plant have joined the union, marking a significant development in the traditionally non-unionized auto industry in the Southeast. Mercedes-Benz has expressed willingness to respect the workers' decision, while Governor Ivey emphasized the importance of maintaining Alabama's successful automotive industry without interference from out-of-state special interest groups.