The Valley Labor Report

There is new Starbucks organizing in Alabama! We talk to baristas about those developments. Also, Ryan Cagle joins to talk to us about his campaign for Alabama Senate. In OVERTIME, we talk to Bob Funk from LaborLab about union busters, and bring on Matt Lech and David Griscom from Left Reckoning to discuss the "Abundance Agenda" and where unions fit into it (if they do at all). You can give us a c...

In OVERTIME we have on Jordan Barab, a former OSHA official to talk about what Trump is doing to worker safety regulations.  ✦ 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...

Lots to talk about on the program this week! If you'd like to weigh in you can do so at 844-899-TVLR. We'll be reacting to the last week of tariff news.  ✦ 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....

 In OVERTIME, we take a look at how unions are reacting to tariffs. We also have workers from the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health on to talk about the cuts to their agency. We'll take calls at 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...

 Several interviews in the first half of the show! We talk to a local organizer of the April 5th protests, highlight the local Laborers Union, and we dance on the political grave of the union busting preacher from Tuscaloosa with a UAW supporter at Mercedes.  ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, edu...

In DOUBLE OVERTIME have a federal worker on to dive deeper into Trump's latest executive order. 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 l...

In OVERTIME we talk about the arbitration award between the letter carriers and the postal service. We'll take lots of calls! 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 lar...

We touch briefly on Trump's attack on federal workers. We also talk to UAW members at VW in Chattanooga, TN about the latest in bargaining. ✦ 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 lar...

 In OVERTIME, we've got Lala Penaranda from Trade Unions for Energy Democracy to talk about how unions from the Global South are fighting climate change and fighting the bosses. We also take your calls, and you can leave us a voicemail at 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...

 Federal workers are really putting the wallop on the Trump administration in court. AFGE's general counsel explains how they're doing it. We also talk to an ATU member in Mobile about contract negotiations with the city's private bus company.  ✦ 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 ab...

 In OVERTIME, letter carriers call in to express concern about DOGE,  and we take a look at how postal unions are reacting. We also  highlight how Musk wants to let private equity freaks run roughshod  over social Security. AND! We've got George DeCuir of the ATU to  discuss a transit strike in Baton Rouge, LA. Leave us a voicemail at  844-899-TVLR.  ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only u...

 Packed show full of great guests today. In the first half of the  program, we've got Jack Jacobs - a worker side labor attorney in  Alabama on to discuss some of his recent cases and why he does what he  does. We've also got Chuck Davenport from the UAW to talk about the  great new contract membership just ratified at Ultium Cells in Spring  Hill, TN, and Robert Soderstorm, a VW UAW member to tal...

In OVERTIME, we've got Joe Brock, a union busting consultant coming on to have a debate about what it means to be "pro worker." We'll also be evaluating the performance of Elon Musk and the DOGE bros. ✦ 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 r...

In the first half of the show, we've got Ironworker Charles Conaser on to talk about being a union ironworker. We'll also be reacting to some backtracking from the Trump administration, and taking calls. ✦ 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 bringin...

In OVERTIME, we're talking to Beth Howard about her book: Rednecks for  Black Lives. We've also got a Matt Walsh (derogatory) clip to react to, and we'll take your calls at 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...

In the first half of the show today, we've got Chris Dols, president  of IFPTE Local 98 in New York and steering committee member for the Federal Unionists Network (FUN) to discuss the attacks on the civil service and how federal workers are fighting back. We also have a voicemail from a listener about an event in Guntersville about the power of community that you can learn more about here: https:...

In OVERTIME, we'll have Eric Blanc on to talk about organizing under Trump. ✦ 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...

In the first half of the program we talk to NALC Branch 9 Executive Vice President about the latest postal news. In OVERTIME, we'll have Eric Blanc on to talk about organizing under Trump.  ✦ 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 new...

In OVERTIME, we have Natascha Uhlmann from LaborNotes on to discuss immigration, and we also take a look at Trump's continued assault on the federal government. We'll take calls from federal workers at noon, so call in! 844-899-TVLR (8857) ✦ 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 h...

In the first half of the program, we talk to Sarah Jaffe about her new book and about recent wins in New Orleans. ✦ 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...

In OVERTIME, we'll talk to a couple of historians about some important labor history, what is means for us today, and opportunities for folks on college campuses to spread the gospel of solidarity.  ✦ 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 talk to Sam Seder of the Majority Report about the attacks on the federal government and how this will impact working people. In OVERTIME, we'll talk to a couple of historians about some important labor history, what is means for us today, and opportunities for folks on college campuses to spread the gospel of solidarity.  ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in A...

In OVERTIME, we've got Jasmine Payne-Patterson on to discuss a progressive, pro-labor agenda for the South. After that, NALC National Business Agent Mike Caref will discuss letter carriers overwhelming REJECTION of the tentative agreement. You can call in at 844-899-TVLR. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on...

We'll talk to Patricia Todd with Jobs to Move America about getting a local hire ordinance passed in Birmingham, and about some legislative priorities she is hoping to see passed in Montgomery. We'll also react to Trump's latest attacks on federal workers. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educat...

In OVERTIME, we talk to historian Harvey J Kaye about Carter's legacy. We also take a look at a story of a worker being fired for NOT BEING POLITICALLY CORRECT (she said she thought Elon Musk did a Nazi salute), and none of the free speech warriors care. We'll take your calls at 844-899-TVLR. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for ju...