Economy Virtual event to focus on labor rights in the South Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is to be featured in the virtual event, to be held Nov. 4. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 26, 2021
State NLRB official recommends new union vote for Amazon’s Bessemer facility The official said Amazon's anti-union tactics interfered with workers' rights. A final decision could take several weeks. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 3, 2021
State Union organizers vow to “not be oppressed by billion-dollar industries anymore” Organizers said they "have set the tone that the labor movement is alive right now, that Black Lives Matter is alive right now." Micah DanneyApril 12, 2021
Economy Republicans say Alabama economic development prospects improved with Amazon vote Republicans say the vote should help the state remain a popular destination for companies looking to grow. Brandon MoseleyApril 12, 2021
State Early tally says Amazon workers in Bessemer vote against joining union The company won enough votes by a wide margin. The union said it would file an objection with the NLRB. Micah DanneyApril 9, 2021
State AFL-CIO poll shows majority of respondents support Bessemer union efforts Out of the 600 surveyed nationwide between March 28 and 30, 77 percent of respondents supported the unionization efforts. John H. GlennApril 6, 2021
State What to expect as Amazon’s union vote comes to an end It could take days or even weeks to learn the outcome. Amazon plants across the country are watching. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 30, 2021
State Amazon union organizer: Jesus would support it A lead organizer said the union effort carries all the tenets of Christianity and would aid struggling workers and families. Josh MoonMarch 26, 2021
State Alabama Democrats support Bessemer Amazon workers ahead of union vote Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, rap artist Michael “Killer Mike” Render and actor Danny Glover will visit with Amazon workers Friday. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 25, 2021
Economy President Biden sends message to Alabama Amazon workers Biden issued a brief statement Sunday — one that didn’t name Amazon specifically but did note “an important vote” in Alabama. Josh MoonMarch 1, 2021