The Valley Labor Report

In OVERTIME, we're taking another look at the NALC TA and talking to Tyler Vasseur from the reform caucus in the union - Build a Fighting NALC (BFN).  ✦ 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...

In the first half of the program, we're talking to a panel of baristas about the latest in the campaign to organize Starbucks. The International General Secretary of the Ironworkers Union will be on to explain why their union endorsed Kamala Harris for President, and we take a look at some of the UAW's political education program. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show...

Mylo Lang, a Machinists Union member at Boeing, talks about the new TA and why he is voting no. Chris Townsend talks about the issue of pensions generally. We take calls, and you can leave a voicemail at 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 how they can do th...

In OVERTIME, we'll hear from workers who just unionized the NIH about their fight for a fair contract. We'll also take a look at the Boeing strike, where members just voted DOWN another tentative agreement. 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 ab...

The National Association of Letter Carriers reached a tentative agreement with the postal service last week - we talk to National President Brian Renfroe about the agreement. Nurses in NOLA are on strike, we'll get a picket line report. Jd Vance is a SCAB. ✦ 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 the Colorado AFL-CIO's Young Worker Organizer about her time organizing at Starbucks, give you the latest on the Boeing strike, 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...

Adam and Jacob are in Birmingham for the troublemakers school, but we aren't leaving you hanging. In the first half, we talk to folks from UE and the UFCW about engaging union members and react to some of the latest from Donald Trump and JD Vance. ✦ 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...

 In OVERTIME, we'll be joined by Stuart Eimer and Immanuel Ness to talk about their book on central labor councils.  ✦ 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...

Tesla and Elon Musk are getting SMACKED DOWN by Sweden's courts. Starbucks could ow a lot of money to union baristas. We talk to someone from North Alabama DSA about local libraries. In OVERTIME, we'll be joined by Stuart Eimer and Immanuel Ness to talk about their book on central labor councils.  ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles f...

In OVERTIME, we've got Chris Townsend, a 25 year UE member who has a lot of experience dealing with Jack Welch and his management style, to give us a history lesson on the man responsible for destroying many an American company, including Boeing. We'll also take calls! 844-899-TVLR ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and f...

In the first half of the program, we're diving deep into the longshore strike. Lots of bad takes out there and we're gonna set em straight! ✦ 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'll give you the latest on Boeing strike. We've got another America's Workforce segment, this one about some cool stuff that the Nashville Labor Council has going on. We round out hanging out with Alex from Minion Death Cult.  ✦ 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...

In the first half of the program we take a look at the potential ILA strike. We also have a segment from friend of the show America's Workforce about mental health. We round out taking a look at the situation at Stellantis with the UAW. ✦ 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...

In OVERTIME we'll give you the latest on Volkswagen negotiations. We'll be talking to an engineer from Boeing about her their union is supporting the Machinists on their strike. We'll also react to the latest Teamsters news and take your calls - 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 jo...

In the first half of the program we talk to Jacqueline Simon from AFGE about Elon Musk's proposal for a "Department of Government Efficiency. We talk about Huntsville's municipal runoff election, and react to some recent statements from Mo Brooks.  ✦ 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...

 In OVERTIME we'll be taking a look at what looks like a coming strike on the eastern ports. We'll also be responding to some anti-worker propaganda about restaraunt unions. Boeing Worker Jon Voss will join to explain why he and his coworkers voted to STRIKE Boeing. LaborNotes' Jenny Brown will add some context. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevat...

HUGE show today. In the first half we're talking to a UAW Servicing Rep and an Ultium worker about the recent unionization in Spring Hill, TN. We'll also be demonstrating a pro-worker response to the anti-immigrant hysteria around 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 ab...

In OVERTIME, we talk to Sophie Mariam about the "union curious." We also talk to APWU President Mark Dimondstein about the general strike by Israeli unions to call for a ceasefire, and the demand of many American unions to impose an arms embargo on Israel.  ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educa...

We talk to the CWA's Southern Region VP about the continuing AT&T strike. We also have some thoughts on US Steel and Nippon. In OVERTIME, we talk to Sophie Mariam about the "union curious." We also talk to APWU President Mark Dimondstein about the general strike by Israeli unions to call for a ceasefire, and the demand of many American unions to impose an arms embargo on Israel.  ✦ ABOUT ✦ The...

 In OVERTIME we have Ari Bloomekatz from In These Times on to discuss movement media. We'll also be taking a look at what's going on with Stellantis, and listening to firefighters boo JD Vance.  ✦ 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 relevan...

Give us a call at 844-899-TVLR! We'll be talking about union negotiations in the first half of the program. Also talking a little about Labor Day and the AFL-CIO's Labor in the Pulpit program. And obviously going through Last Week in Southern Labor and Boss Watch.  ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the jo...

In OVERTIME we talk to Stephen Silva about his book - The UAW's Southern Gamble. Tim Pool has some Thoughts on the UAW too. We'll take your calls! 844-899-TVLR. SO MUCH 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...

LOTS to talk about. We talk to a rural carrier ahead of their convention next week. We talk to our local CWA president about their strike. A local radio host doesn't understand taxes. We get caught up on Last Week in Southern Labor and Boss Watch. In OVERTIME we talk to Stephen Silva about his book - The UAW's Southern Gamble. Tim Pool has some Thoughts on the UAW too. We'll take your calls! 844-8...

In OVERTIME Jacob listens to some voicemails and clips as well as two more interviews featuring Ben Speight with The Animation Guild and Jon Holden with The International Association of Machinists. ✦ 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...

This week we have a pre-recorded show where Jacob kicks us off with a back to the basics segment on unions. Then we have the president of the News Guild-CWA Jon Schleuss in to talk to us about what's new with the News Guild.  ✦ 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...