The Valley Labor Report

In OVERTIME we talk to Ari from In These Times about media in movements. Mr Beast wants to use non union labor. 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 re...

The National Association of Letter Carriers just wrapped up their convention. We'll give a short report and would love to hear from letter carriers themselves! Phone number is 844-899-8857. The AFLCIO released their annual CEO Paywatch this week, bosses make too much! Alabama's Attorney General wants workers to make less. In OVERTIME we talk to Ari from In These Times about media in movements. Mr....

We take a look at the results of the ALU elections. We also respond to some silly things that Richard Hanania said about unions. 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 to workers in Alabam...

We know that many union conventions are just pageants and not much of substance is discussed or debated. This will not be the case at the NALC convention in Boston next week. With the Letter Carriers' going 400 days under an expired contract, many are upset with current leadership. Corey Walton breaks it down for us. Additionally, IUPAT talks to us about organizing they have in Huntsville. In OVER...

In OVERTIME we answer a viewer voicemail about Shawn Fain running for president. We also talk to Peter Dreier about baseball 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 sou...

In the first half of the program, we talk to workers organizing in the south. First, campus workers with UCW talk about their latest, and then, workers at the International Rescue Committee in Abilene, TX talk about their work and their union campaign.  ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating...

In OVERTIME, we talk to Railroad Workers United about their new white paper on public rail ownership. ✦ 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 listene...

We talk to Ryan Grim about his recent reporting for drop Site about the new investigations into the UAW. In OVERTIME, we talk to Railroad Workers United about their new white paper on public rail ownership.  ✦ 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 bri...

Jacob's out, Adam takes the reins.  ✦ 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! M...

Jacob's out, Adam takes the reins.  ✦ 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! M...

In OVERTIME, we talk to Hamilton Nolan talks to us about the UFCW, UNITE HERE, and his book: The Hammer. The NEA staff is striking AND we 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 news to workers in Alabam...

We talk to Marisa about the fight over libraries in Alabama. Otis from the Ironworkers talks about their apprenticeship program. The UMWA is slamming republicans for trying to kill a life saving rule at the Mine Safety and Health Administration. In OVERTIME, we talk to Hamilton Nolan talks to us about the UFCW, UNITE HERE, and his book: The Hammer. The NEA staff is striking AND we take your calls:...

In OVERTIME, talk to rail workers about the recent spat between BLET and SMART, and bring you the latest on Not Gay Jared's labor troubles with Steven Crowder   ✦ 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 b...

We talk to Chandra Childers from the Economic Policy Institute about the Southern Economic Model. Bolivia just experienced and beat back a mini-coup. ✦ 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 OVERTIME we talk to Jon Melrod about his time organizing in the auto industry. 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 how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond. Our single largest source of revenue *is ou...

We talk to Gabriella Spielberg about her recent More Perfect Union video about McKinsey, update yall on the latest at Mercedes, and break down some dumb BS about California's minimum wage. In OVERTIME we talk to Jon Melrod about his time organizing in the auto industry. CALL IN: 844-899-TVLR (8857) ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles...

 In OVERTIME, we talk to Shayna Elliot from DSA Labor about their Workers Organizing Workers program. We also take a look at Elon Musk's compensation package, and the recent SCOTUS decision in the Starbucks v NLRB case.  ✦ 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 follow up with the Virginia education unions after their big win in Fairfax. We talk about the union difference at UPS, and how the Spotify CEO is too rich. In OVERTIME, we talk to Shayna Elliot from DSA Labor about their Workers Organizing Workers program. We also take a look at Elon Musk's compensation package, and the recent SCOTUS decision in the Starbucks v NLRB case.  ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley...

 In OVERTIME, we talk to Ernie Dubester, former chair of the Federal Labor Relations Authority. UC finally got an injunction and ALU is merging with the Teamsters.  ✦ 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 a...

We talk to Mark Brown, creator of Redneck Army, about his pitch for a network drama about the Battle of Blair Mountain. Also: Nigerian workers struck and are making progress on a higher minimum wage. The AEA is bragging about the legislative session for some reason. In OVERTIME, we talk to Ernie Dubester, former chair of the Federal Labor Relations Authority. John Deere is union busting, UC finall...

In OVERTIME, we talk to Brandon Magner about the Wagner Act. We also take a look at the farm bill and some good provisions that were kept out of 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...

We talk to leaders from the Fairfax Education Union Alliance about the Big News. Korean Samsung workers are gearing up for a strike, and Mexican auto makers are being charged with violating trade law and violating the rights of trade unionists.  ✦ 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 talk to Sarah Jaffe about her week in Tuscaloosa, the fight for a 32 hour work week, and why Work Won't Love You Back.  ✦ 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 professor Michael Goldfield about the Mercedes UAW campaign in light of his historical work on southern labor. Speaking of Mercedes - the union is asking the NLRB for a rerun. In OVERTIME, we talk to Sarah Jaffe about her week in Tuscaloosa, the fight for a 40 hour work week, and why Work Won't Love You Back.  ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabam...

We talk to Collin Smalley, President of IFPTE Local 777 about enforcement of the Clean Water Act. We take a call and respond to clips, ✦ 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...