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Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama begin UAW vote

The United Auto Workers (UAW) is seeking to expand its membership base, with a new vote taking place today among the autoworkers at a Mercedes-Benz (MBG.DE) plant in Alabama. Approximately 5,000 workers will cast their ballots to determine whether they wish to unionize with the UAW. They will follow in the footsteps of the Volkswagen (VOW3.DE) plant in Tennessee, where workers recently voted in favor of unionization. Yahoo Finance's Pras Subramanian breaks down the details, providing insights into Southern autoworkers' trend toward unionization. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode. This post was written by Angel Smith