Alabama’s Tuscaloosa (AP) — Nick Saban, the former football coach at the University of Alabama, said that a pro-union campaign that included his previous remarks was created without getting his consent. As more than 5,000 Mercedes employees in Alabama cast their ballots this week to join the United Auto Workers, the advertisement by More Perfect Union Solidarity is running. The iconic football coach’s responses to inquiries concerning the potential organization of collegiate athletes were featured in the advertisement. “These remarks were not only completely taken out of context, but they were also used without my consent or knowledge. In a statement, Saban stated, “I have asked the UAW to remove any advertisements featuring me from circulation. I do not personally endorse the UAW or its campaign.” “I urge every Team member to
