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“UAW Strike Reaches Mercedes-Benz Supplier in Alabama – Detroit’s Big Three Issued Walkout Warning!”

The United Auto Workers (UAW) Strike has inspired thousands of workers across the country to take a stand against poor working conditions and low wages. The latest group of workers to join the fight for fair wages and treatment comes from an Alabama based supplier for Mercedes-Benz.

The strike comes after more than 98 percent of the workers voted to authorize the union to call for a strike against Crown, the supplier. At the start of the strike, UAW stated that Crown had refused to discuss the workers’ main gripes which is the low wage and an array of unfair labor practices which the company has allegedly been doing since the start of production.

The Detroit Big Three, which includes GM, Ford, and Chrysler, have also been inspiring workers around the country, with their own ongoing strike since the start of September. UAW has stated that several of the issues brought up by workers in Alabama are similar to those fought by the Michigan based workers, but no official details have been released as to how this latest strike could effect the ongoing Detroit Big Three walkout.

Regardless of the outcome, it’s clear that the UAW strike has opened up a larger dialogue for workers in other industries and companies throughout the US. It’s hopeful that the actions taken today will help to set a precedent for other workers, inspiring them to come together to fight for the working conditions and wages they deserve.