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
Economy Gov. Ivey, BCA, labor react to UAW loss at Mercedes Gov. Kay Ivey and business leaders celebrated the outcome. StaffMay 20, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | The average worker is getting hosed, and you know it You don't need a bunch of stats to know that the working man is getting hosed, or that corporate greed is out of control. Josh MoonApril 29, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Corporate-backed, out-of-touch lawmakers are the real leeches Corporations and the politicians they bankroll want to keep workers divided and afraid of demanding the rights and freedoms we deserve. Bren RileyApril 29, 2024
Opinion Opinion | The UAW is a multi-level marketing scheme selling empty promises It’s time to let Alabama’s auto workers know what the people of Gadsden know. Scott StadthagenApril 8, 2024
Legislature Public hearing held on bill targeting voluntary recognition for unions The bill would penalize companies if they voluntarily recognize a union without a secret ballot process. Patrick DarringtonApril 4, 2024