Economy Alabama Starbucks workers dream of a union contract Two years after Starbucks locations in Birmingham and Scottsboro unionized, workers may finally see a first contract by year-end. Chance PhillipsOctober 17, 2024
Economy North Alabama Area Labor Council president responds to Gov. Ivey’s Labor Day remarks "The weekend, paid time off, health insurance, and pensions were won by unions, not given to us," Jacob Morrison said. Alex JobinSeptember 3, 2024
News Ahead of Labor Day, North Alabama unions stand in solidarity with striking AT&T workers Communications Workers of America members who work for AT&T Southeast are on strike over unfair labor practices. StaffAugust 30, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Labor was dominant in post-war Alabama Every major industry in Alabama was served by a unionized workforce. Steve FlowersAugust 28, 2024
Economy Alabama AT&T workers go on strike Negotiations between the CWA and AT&T have broken down, with the CWA alleging that the corporation has not been negotiating in good faith. Alex JobinAugust 20, 2024
Congress How do labor unions rank Alabama’s members of Congress? Rep. Terri Sewell is the only Alabama member of Congress to receive consistently high ratings from the nation’s unions. Chance PhillipsJuly 18, 2024
Economy NLRB General Counsel Abruzzo spreads awareness of key labor law precedent During a recent online panel, labor law experts spoke about the challenges union organizers face in the South. Chance PhillipsJune 12, 2024
Economy Gov. Ivey, BCA, labor react to UAW loss at Mercedes Gov. Kay Ivey and business leaders celebrated the outcome. StaffMay 20, 2024
Economy Mercedes workers share why they support the UAW and think the union will win With two days left in the Mercedes union election, the United Auto Workers remain optimistic about their odds. Chance PhillipsMay 16, 2024
Governor AFL-CIO criticizes governor for signing bill restricting voluntary recognition of unions The Alabama AFL-CIO criticized Gov. Kay Ivey’s decision to sign SB231 and effectively ban voluntary recognition of labor unions. Chance PhillipsMay 15, 2024