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UAW Urges US to Overturn Mercedes-Benz Loss on Accusations of Union Busting
- Union says defeat on May 17 came after activists were fired
- US government raised concerns with Germany before vote
Employees at Mercedes’ facilities in Vance and Woodstock voted 2,642 to 2,045 against unionization last week.
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The United Auto Workers is asking the US labor board to overturn its unionization defeat at Mercedes-Benz Group AG’s Alabama plants last week, alleging that illegal interference by the company prevented a fair vote.
Employees at Mercedes’ facilities in Vance and Woodstock voted 2,642 to 2,045 against unionization last week, a significant setback for the recently reinvigorated union’s efforts to grow its ranks.