Featured Opinion Opinion | For Democrats, let labor be your guide For Democrats at every level, there is one sure way back to relevance and control. Josh MoonApril 3, 2025
National North Alabama’s unions denounce Trump’s executive order eliminating collective bargaining “This order is a middle finger to the one million working people it affects directly," said Jacob Morrison, president of the North Alabama Area... StaffApril 1, 2025
Opinion Opinion | How state-level Republicans fought against a unionized, green future These efforts spell trouble for hopes of a “win-win” green energy transition for union workers. KJ BoyleJanuary 23, 2025
National Alabama unions celebrate passage of Social Security Fairness Act President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law, a bill which looks to make the distribution of Social Security funds more equitable. Alex JobinJanuary 8, 2025
National North Alabama unions announce solidarity with striking Starbucks, Amazon workers Starbucks and Amazon workers went on strike just before the Christmas holiday. Alex JobinDecember 25, 2024
National Longshoremen strike suspended, ports to reopen Now, the two parties have until Jan. 15 to finalize a new 6-year contract. Alex JobinOctober 4, 2024
Economy CWA reaches tentative agreement with AT&T, strike ends If ratified, the contracts will be made official and go into effect. Alex JobinSeptember 17, 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
State Alabama Organized Labor Awards Foundation banquet honors state leaders This year’s top honor, the 2024 Labor Person of the Year award, was presented to Brandon Cardwell. StaffAugust 14, 2024
Economy Southern breakfast chain Waffle House announces company wide raises The Union of Southern Service Workers has taken credit for Waffle House increasing base pay and introducing seniority bonuses. Chance PhillipsJune 10, 2024