"Union Votes and Southern Resistance: The Latest in Labor Organizing at Mercedes-Benz and Beyond"

Workers at Mercedes-Benz's Alabama plant are set to vote next month on whether to join the United Auto Workers union, following the NLRB's announcement of the upcoming ballot. The UAW's push for expansion, following successful negotiations with major automakers, has sparked opposition from state leaders who warn of potential job losses. The union promises better wages and working conditions for future members, but faces resistance from Republican governors in Southern states.