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The five-day series is set to blend remembrance and organizing, with events across Alabama spotlighting labor history, worker power and economic justice.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
ALGOP committee to hear challenge to Tuberville nomination behind closed doors
Lee Greenwood to headline rally in support of Trump-endorsed John Wahl
Wahl SEI filing issue resolved, candidacy unaffected
Doc Mancuso secures independent bid in HD7
Wes Allen issues voting reminders ahead of June 16 primary runoff election
- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints Mobile County judges
Ivey orders Capitol, Jefferson Co. flags lowered for late Judge John Amari
Gov. Ivey advocates for “homes led by a father and mother” in Strong Families Month proclamation
Gov. Ivey releases Memorial Day message honoring America’s fallen service members
Alabama opens veterans service office at National Guard headquarters
- Legislature
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
- Economy
NFIB reports decline in small business optimism amid rising fuel costs, labor shortages
Birmingham approves data center ordinance, facing public’s criticism
Meta announces launch of America’s Workforce Academy
Small business hiring slows as labor costs hit record
Alabama commercial construction produces billions, fuels statewide growth
- National
House panel approves $189 billion Labor-HHS-Education spending bill
Rep. Sewell votes against Republican reconciliation bill
Opinion | The Court gave Alabama permission, not absolution
Rep. Figures leads bipartisan national road safety week proposal
Opinion | Why faith demands action against Supreme Court injustice
- Education
Opinion | If college athletics is broken, Nick Saban helped break it
Troy University names interim senior vice chancellor for academic affairs
Auburn board takes control of curricula, dissolves faculty senate
Opinion | Strong teachers shape a strong Alabama
Opinion | Recognizing educators during Teacher Appreciation Month
- Health
Democrats urge contraception protections on Griswold anniversary
Yellowhammer Fund sees busiest month since resuming abortion aid
Opinion | Keeping healthcare affordable while protecting our customers
Opinion | What the lock requires
Constitutional rights attorney speaks out against ADPH birth center regulations
- Opinion
Opinion | Some things you just have to learn the hard way
Opinion | Alabama asks how to execute Jeffery Lee, not why
Opinion | If college athletics is broken, Nick Saban helped break it
Opinion | The Court gave Alabama permission, not absolution
Opinion | Keeping healthcare affordable while protecting our customers
labor stories
News
Alabama Arise and CWA reached a milestone agreement, reflecting a collaborative, values-driven negotiation process and shared commitment to justice and equity.
Congress
During a Senate hearing, Britt pressed the labor secretary on child care reform, highlighting its impact on workforce participation and economic growth.
Economy
Baristas said the district manager has illegally punished workers for wearing union pins, neglected worker safety, and contributed to understaffing.
Featured Opinion
For Democrats at every level, there is one sure way back to relevance and control.
News
An Alabama Amazon employee will receive paid time off after initial reporting to the contrary.
State
The union is also asking leadership to negotiate a reversal of recent layoffs.
Economy
AT&T workers have been out of work for the past 19 days as they call on the company to come to the negotiating table.
Legislature
Alabama has had an unemployment rate under 3 percent for the past three years.
State
This year’s top honor, the 2024 Labor Person of the Year award, was presented to Brandon Cardwell.