Former University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban said a pro-union advertisement that features his past comments was done without his permission. The ad by More Perfect Union Solidarity is airing as more than 5,000 Mercedes workers in Alabama vote this week on whether to join the United Auto Workers. The ad included comments the legendary football coach made when asked a question about the possible organization of college athletes.
I do not personally endorse the UAW or its campaign and have asked the UAW to remove any advertisements featuring me from circulation,” Saban said in a statement. “I encourage all Team Members to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming election,” Saban added. More Perfect Union Solidarity President Faiz Shakir maintained that “we didn’t take anything Coach said out of context.
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