The United Auto Workers ( UAW ) has accused Mercedes of stifling and coercing workers into voting against unionization in two Alabama factories.
The labor group filed an objection with the National Labor Relations Board ( NLRB ) seeking a new vote, alleging that the company engaged in an “unlawful antiunion campaign” that included discipline, captive audience meetings, and a general goal of coercing and intimidating employees.
Yet, despite the alleged unlawful anti- union plan, over 2, 000 Mercedes workers voted in favor of labor.
Workers will effectively unionize in a fair vote, where Mercedes is held responsible for upholding the law, according to the UAW. The workers fought for a good chance to have a say in their workplace conditions and have a voice at work.
More than 90 % of crew members reportedly took part in the vote, with the majority saying they are not interested in having UAW picture for collective bargaining purposes. The business claims to have worked with the NLRB to follow rules throughout the election process and may proceed to do so.
According to the government’s lawsuit, four pro-union employees were fired, and the business allowed anti-union employees to ask for assistance during work hours while forbidding pro-union employees from doing the same. Additionally, the business mandated that employees attend anti-union meetings, displayed anti-union propaganda, and forbid the distribution of union merchandise in non-workplace settings.
However, the union claims that the company, or its representatives, polled workers about union support, suggested that voting for the union would be fruitless, intended union supporters with drug tests, and “engaged in conduct which purposefully sought to exacerbate cultural feelings by irrelevant and aggressive appeals to racial prejudice”.
The NLRB may review the complaints, and if it is determined that the company’s do affected the vote, a fresh election had be ordered.
