190 UAW Members Go On Strike At ZF Chassis Systems In Tuscaloosa

TUSCALOOSA, AL — United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) members employed at ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, a parts supplier for Mercedes-Benz U.S. International in Vance, have voted to go on strike after negotiations failed for a new collective bargaining agreement with the company.

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In a statement posted on social media on Wednesday, UAW said 190 union members opted to hold out for a better deal with the company.

UAW Local 2083 said in an online announcement that UAW Region 8 leaders also came to Tuscaloosa and joined local members in distributing leaflets to members at the worksite to provide an update on contract talks between the UAW and ZF Chassis Systems, commonly known as ZF Industries.

"These members of UAW Local 2083 supply front axels to Mercedes and have been fighting for a fair contract that ends tiers, raises wages and provides decent health care,” UAW said in its online statement following the announcement of the strike.

The strike comes amid a nationwide UAW strike against large American automakers like Ford and General Motors.

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