Auto workers in Alabama vote against joining UAW

The United Auto Workers have failed to unionize workers at a pair of Mercedes-Benz plants in Alabama. On Friday, more than half of the workers voted no, but the UAW is still hailing the decision as a positive sign. CBS's Michael George has details. A defeat for Mercedes-Benz employees who hope to join the United Auto Workers. You know, it didn't break the way we wanted it to, but at the end of the day we've all got to go back in there and we got to work together. The movement to unionize saw opposition not just from the company but also the Republican governor of Alabama, Kay Ivey, who tweeted after the vote. We are not the sweet home to UAW, Mercedes-Benz said in a statement. Our goal throughout this process was to ensure every eligible team member had the opportunity to participate in a fair election. On Friday, 56% of workers voted against unionizing. Labor expert Professor Harley, Shaken, says the fact that the vote was close shows UAW is making gains in the South. It is very significant that the union got 44% of the vote. That's a strong first time showing. Just last month UAW scored a big win in Tennessee as Volkswagen workers overwhelmingly voted to unionize. UAW President Sean Fain says they aren't giving up on Mercedes-Benz. This isn't a failure. This isn't fatal. And UAW has already filed unfair labor practices charges against Mercedes Ouija, accusing the company of intimidating workers leading up to the votes. Michael, George, thank you.