The Valley Labor Report

We talk to workers from North Carolina who are about to vote on being the FIRST union Amazon location in the South. Also, we have a message for federal workers in the wake of Donald Trump's attacks. 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 Naz...

In OVERTIME, we talk to Matt Bruenig about his case against Steven Crowder, and also hear from Jeff Schurke about his new book.  ✦ 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...

We talk to IFPTE's Secretary-Treasurer Gay Henson and Staffer Faraz Khan about the H1B controversy and the union's ideas to fix the program. In OVERTIME, we talk to Matt Bruenig about his case against Steven Crowder, and also hear from Jeff Schurke about his new book. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the...

In DOUBLE OVERTIME, we've got Chris Townsend coming on to talk about why Jimmy Carter was bad for 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 beyond. Our single largest source of revenue *is our li...

In OVERTIME, we've got some railroaders coming on to talk to us about what is going on with the disjointed bargaining. In DOUBLE OVERTIME, we've got Chris Townsend coming on to talk about why Jimmy Carter was bad for 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...

We're back!! Give us a call at 844-899-TVLR. In the first half of the show, we'll be talking to a UPS Teamsters about surviving management's post-peak crackdown. ✦ 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...

Dale Jackson, a conservative radio host, joins us in studio for a conversation about his political philosophy, and what he expects to come out of the 2025 legislative session in Alabama as well as a second Trump administration. ✦ 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 have an interview with award winning labor journalist Alex Press about the year that was 2024, along with some speculation about what's to come in 2025. After that, we've got a KNEE SLAPPER of a conversation with Alex Edward from Minion Death Cult, reviewing some of our best youtube comments.  ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles fo...

We're re-airing today what I honestly think is one of the best interviews we've done, a unions 101 panel with an assortment of unionists from several different sectors. Listen to this episode for some of the basics of unionism.  ✦ 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...

More BRAND NEW Interviews, these with LaborNotes staff organizers Courtney Smith and Keith Brown, going through some true LaborNotes classic workplace organizer training.  ✦ 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 Al...

We've got a never before heard interview for you today with the Young Worker Organizer for the Colorado AFL-CIO. Before that, we revisit an excellent conversation with Barry Eidlin about union reform in the 90s and union reform today. ✦ 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 th...

We revisit a revelatory conversation with some retirees from Goodyear in Gadsden, Alabama about what ACTUALLY happened to their jobs. With Trump coming back into office, it may be relevant. We also look at what the fight over telework has looked like in the last year, and bring you a brand new conversation with Jeff from Good Morning Comrade on WHIV in New Orleans.  ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Repo...

Teamsters are striking at Amazon - we talk to Alex Press about it.  ✦ 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...

In OVERTIME we're going to talk about Trump's interest in privatizing the postal service. We also want to hear from letter carriers about how they're voting on the tentative agreement. 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...

HUGE show today. We talk to Joe Reed about the state of the Democratic Party in Alabama and have some thoughts. We're interested in yours too so please call in!  ✦ 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 OVERTIME, we've got labor historian Michael Goldfield on to talk about the role of the left in labor and what lessons folks on the left should take from the CIO upsurge. Also: the UAW got the Stellantis CEO fired, public employees in Wisconsin have the right to unionize again, and AFGE's National President DESTROYS Musk and Ramaswamy's arguments on national TV. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report...

Lots of Alabama news in the first half of the show. We talk to Robyn Hyden from Alabama Arise about their work and what they're expecting from next year's legislative session. The Alabama Attorney General is undercutting farm workers on behalf of farm bosses, and small towns are giving big chains lots of money.  In OVERTIME, we've got labor historian Michael Goldfield on to talk about the role of...

In OVERTIME, we talk to a letter carrier and member of the NALC's reform caucus about the 1970 wildcat strike and lessons for today.  ✦ 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 talk to Leonard Riley from ILA Local 1422 about the Southern Workers Assembly about their work and the latest on longshore negotiations. In OVERTIME, we talk to a letter carrier and member of the NALC's reform caucus about the 1970 wildcat strike and lessons for today.  ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness o...

 In OVERTIME, we talk to Eric Blanc about organizing under the Trump administration.  ✦ 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 supp...

We talk to the Painters Union President Jimmy Williams about apprenticeships and the election. In OVERTIME, we talk to Eric Blanc about organizing under the Trump administration.  ✦ 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 worke...

In OVERTIME, we've got Kurt Hackbarth to talk about lessons from Claudia Sheinbaum's election in Mexico.  ✦ 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 lis...

In the first half we talk to Dan Osborn about his independent campaign for US Senate in Nebraska and what lessons we can take from his run. In OVERTIME, we've got Kurt Hackbarth to talk about lessons from Claudia Sheinbaum's election in Mexico.  ✦ 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 a...

In OVERTIME, we're talking to a striking mental health worker about their struggle. We'll also explain that unions are not to blame for Trump's election. We'll take your 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 new...

We'll talk to Joel Bleifuss of Barn Raiser, formerly In These Times, about what the Trump election will mean for southern and rural working folks and their unions. We'll also take a look at how unions are reacting to the election. In OVERTIME, we're talking to a striking mental health worker about their struggle. We'll also explain that unions are not to blame for Trump's election. We'll take your...