The Valley Labor Report

Republicans suggested and Democrats seemed fine with microchipping prisoners in a house judiciary hearing last week. In OVERTIME we talk to McKenna Shueler about the latest on Disney negotiations and Florida's anti-labor bills.  ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can...

How do you get involved in your union? Are you a new member? Are you an existing member looking to get engaged for the first time? Adam discusses some tips and tricks to becoming active as a union member. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringi...

Adam talks to Joe Demanuelle-Hall about Stewards Corner from Labor Notes ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond. Our single largest source of revenue *is our listeners* so your support really ma...

We talk to Angela Dawson with Jobs to Move America about a recent report on Alabama and Mississippi's manufacturing jobs.  ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond. Our single largest source of re...

We talk to Robyn Hyden, executive director of Alabama Arise, about what's going on during the legislative session this year. We also spoke with Debbie Smith of Cover Alabama about Medicaid expansion. In OVERTIME, we're talking to Jobs to Move America about a new report on AL and MS manufacturing. All that and more!  ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, el...

✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond. Our single largest source of revenue *is our listeners* so your support really matters and helps us stay on the air! Make a one time donation or become a...

✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond. Our single largest source of revenue *is our listeners* so your support really matters and helps us stay on the air! Make a one time donation or become a...

Adam introduces the new project and talks about the 1979 Walker County, Alabama teacher strike. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond. Our single largest source of revenue *is our listeners* so...

✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond. Our single largest source of revenue *is our listeners* so your support really matters and helps us stay on the air! Make a one time donation or become a...

Madison city council updates! Last week in southern labor! Debating a pro child labor lawyer! All that and more today folks.    Don't forget to take our listener survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and...

The turns tabled! Adam interviews Jacob ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond. Our single largest source of revenue *is our listeners* so your support really matters and helps us stay on the ai...

How is Mayo Pete so bad? Plus we discuss the Sec. of Labor vacancy, this month in labor history, and more.  ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond. Our single largest source of revenue *is our l...

Another major child labor story involving over 100 kids broke this week. What the hell is going on? Plus, updates on the Hyundai child labor situation, a status on our fundraiser,  and the latest on UMWA's return to work. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the...

we talk about pro-criminal Tommy Tuberville, some disagreements we have with Alabama writers on the right and left, and how conservatives just can't tell the truth about the Ohio train derailment.  ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing rele...

The UMWA has sent an offer of unconditional return to work to Warrior Met. What does this mean for the miners? We talk about some of the things floating around in discussions about the upcoming legislative sessions. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same,...

We take a look at contracts that folks worked under for Jimmy Dore and examine defenses of them. Bradley Alsopp joins later to talk SPORTS. We wrap by taking a look at some self reported Union Ws from Twitter. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and b...

We talk to railroader Fritz Edler about the train derailment last week, and why this didn't have to happen. A caller tells us he doesn't understand why union members vote Democrat. Meanwhile, Republicans are trying to bring back child coal miners.  ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folk...

Faith leaders come out in support of the UMWA. We talk to Julia Rock about her recent article in The Lever about the restaurant industry and Chris Townsend about a public sector strike in Virginia.  ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing rel...

We have an announcement! PLUS, education is under attack on multiple fronts - we talk about a few with Dr. Lois Weiner. The Alabama paper mill lockout comes to an end.  ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alaba...

Jacob interviews Adam Keller in the style of the Working People Podcast, reviewing his life, jobs, dreams, struggles, and hopes for the future and this project.  ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and...

We talk to Ryan Cave from the US Football Players Association, analyze Jordan Peterson's advice for a raise, and react to Candace Owens attacking Amazon workers. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and...

We talk to AFGE Policy Director Jacqueline Simon about the SHOW UP Act. We have updates on domestic workers, Pre-K in Alabama, and the Madison City Council. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyon...

We take a look at Steven Crowder's "slave contract" with David Story, who has negotiated union contracts in the past.  ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond. Our single largest source of revenu...

We talk to one of the researchers involved in a new study about the effects of repealing the prevailing wage. Some good news for immigrant workers. AND MORE ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyon...

✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond. Our single largest source of revenue *is our listeners* so your support really matters and helps us stay on the air! Make a one time donation or become a...