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May 18, 2024

Alabama Business Today

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Athens, Decatur home sales surge above 2023 levels, but not Huntsville

Average sales prices increasing.

By Scott Turner | sturner@al.com

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From the Lede

5 iconic barbecue joints you need to visit in Birmingham

These time-honored restaurants serve delectable ‘cue, from pulled pork to brisket to the yummiest chicken.

By Mary Colurso | mcolurso@al.com

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What does UAW’s failed Mercedes-Benz union vote mean for Alabama? What comes next?

The loss in Alabama is emblematic of UAW’s uphill battle in “right-to-work” states that have historically resisted unions, experts say.

By Hannah Denham | hdenham@al.com

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‘Failure is not fatal,’ UAW’s Shawn Fain says as Alabama Mercedes workers vote down union

Despite a failed voted to join the United Auto Workers union, UAW supporters and allies vow to keep fighting.

By Williesha Morris | wmorris@al.com

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Alabama elected officials rejoice after Mercedes union vote fails: State ‘not the Sweet Home to the UAW,’ Ivey says

"The future of the auto industry in Alabama is bright!" said Rep. Barry Moore, R-Enterprise, following the vote.

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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Mercedes union vote fails: What challenges could mean to the final outcome

Here's how the National Labor Relations Board handles objections to union elections, such as the one that's active now at two Mercedes-Benz plants near Tuscaloosa.

By Hannah Denham | hdenham@al.com

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