The Valley Labor Report

 In OVERTIME, we'll be talking to Texas AFLCIO President Leonard Aguilar about how their state federation is building worker power, and then to labor educator Bill Barry strategies for building worker power across the south and across the country.  ✦ 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...

Welcome to 2026! We'll be opening the show with some of what to expect in Alabama politics this year, along with some important stories about the TVA and construction projects across the country. ✦ 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 releva...

We've got a couple of pretaped interviews, one with independent labor reporter Kalena Thomhave about home care worker rights, and another with renowned union organizer Jaz Brisack. ✦ 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 work...

We've got a compilation of our DOGE coverage from the last year. We think it's aged well, what say you? ✦ 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 liste...

We've got a wide ranging conversation with Ed "Flash" Ference, host of America's Workforce, the only daily union talk radio program in the country, about the state of the US and the labor movement.  ✦ 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've got a pretaped interview with producers of the Alabama Solution, discussing the making of the movie and the state of Alabama's prisons. We also have an interview with Sam Seder from earlier this year talking about Trump's second term in the early days that has aged rather well.  ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice an...

In OVERTIME, we're joined by Chris Dols, Executive Director of the Federal Unionists Network to discuss the House's passage of the Protect America's Workforce Act, and what to expect from federal workers in 2026.  ✦ 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, a...

In the first half of the program we talk to Randy Hadley - president of the RWDSU Midsouth Council about their recent string of victories in Alabama. We also are joined by Beau Hawk, Business Representative for the Knoxville Building and Construction Trades Council about fighting for a Project Labor Agreement and building solidarity between unions. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only uni...

In OVERTIME, we've got Les Leopold and Jared Abbott on to talk about their recent report that shows the Democratic Party weighing down populists in swing states.  ✦ 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...

In the first half of the program, we've got Lance Ingwersen on to talk about how campus workers are building power in Alabama. We also talk to Will Tucker about how southern communities are fighting back against Hyundai-Kia. ✦ 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...

We take a look at the TDU endorsing O'Brien and talk through some of the tensions. Leave us your thoughts at 844-899-TVLR. We also explain "right to work" laws, and why they're bad. ✦ 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 wor...

We ask the big questions about Doug Jones' campaign. Can he win? Can he make a difference even if he doesn't? Also, we bring you an exciting story of building worker power in the public sector in Mississippi. ✦ 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 br...

We get an update from a Minneapolis educator about how they won a new contract after a credible strike threat. We also talk to Dave Kamper about his new book - Who's Got the Power? ✦ 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 work...

We have a Starbucks worker in Alabama talk about the union's strike. We also talk to a former OSHA official about how Elon Musk got OSHA citations disappeared in Nevada. ✦ 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 Alab...

We focus on how Republicans are firing workers for protected speech. We also give you an update on the GTA union busting, Starbucks 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 beyond. Our...

We take your calls at 844-899-TVLR. We talk about how Trump is waffling between calling affordability a con job and saying he needs to work on it, and how he seems dead set on hiding the Epstein files. We also talk to a nurse in New Orleans who just came off a strike. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the...

We talk to Terri Gerstein about how workers are winning strong laws and protections at the state and local level. We talk to a teacher from the Minneapolis Federation of Educators about the strike they'll be going on next week. ✦ 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...

We talk about how the AEA has been in the news a lot lately, and break down a new report on prison labor in the Hyundai supply chain. ✦ 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 s...

We've got Sara Nelson, President of the flight attendants union on to talk about the labor movement, Trump, and working class politics. ✦ 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...

We talk to David Clark, Director of Labor Relations with the United Way of Central Alabama about their work in the state. We also have a panel of folks talking about the TVA and the threat of privatization: Daniel Tait, Executive Director for Energy Alabama - a clean energy nonprofit; Zachary Barber, Representative for the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU); and Keith Mc...

In OVERTIME, we're talking to a reporter who's done some really cool reporting on pre-majority unionism in the south. We'll also be talking about a recent hearing on labor law and the faster labor contracts act. ✦ 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...

We've got a lot to talk about today, but we don't have many guests so we'll also have plenty of time for calls! 844-899-TVLR if you want to call in. In the first half of the program, we're talking about the shutdown, responding to your emails, and giving you the latest on Volkswagen UAW negotiations. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggle...

We got Seth Harris, a top labor policy advisor for the Biden administration on to talk about politics and labor. ✦ 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...

We talk about the shutdown and its impacts throughout the program today. We also have Lew Drass, a letter carrier from Huntsville on to talk about their union. We also have Braxton Winston, the North Carolina AFL-CIO president on to talk about his presidency and worker power in North Carolina. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for j...

We dive into the shutdown and how federal workers are reacting. We'd love to hear your thoughts! 844-899-TVLR ✦ 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...