"Over Half of Alabama Mercedes Plant Workers Seek Union Membership, UAW Reports"

A majority of workers at Mercedes-Benz's Alabama plant have signed authorization cards for United Auto Workers representation, marking a significant milestone in the union's efforts to secure leverage and gains for autoworkers. The UAW's push for representation at foreign-owned and EV startup plants follows its success with the Detroit Three automakers. The union's milestone at the Mercedes plant comes after a previous attempt to organize in 2014. The UAW has also gained support at Volkswagen's plant in Tennessee and Hyundai's plant in Alabama, with over 10,000 autoworkers signing authorization cards at 14 manufacturers.