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
Legislature Committee member questions if new prisons will alleviate overcrowding The new prison facilities are intended to replace smaller and older facilities. Patrick DarringtonApril 3, 2024
Prisons One person dies, 4 arrested at ADOC facilities over the weekend Several arrests were made over the weekend of individuals promoting contraband. Patrick DarringtonApril 3, 2024
Infrastructure Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to visit Birmingham Wednesday The award amount totals $14.5 million and is allocated to help reconnect parts of the community. Patrick DarringtonApril 2, 2024
Health Medical center in Mobile resumes IVF services The Center for Reproductive Medicine in Mobile announced the decision to resume providing IVF services. Patrick DarringtonApril 2, 2024
Prisons Gov. Kay Ivey sets execution date for Jamie Mills Mills was sentenced to death in 2007 after being convicted for the 2004 double homicide of Floyd and Vera Hill. Patrick DarringtonMarch 29, 2024
Prisons 78 people died in ADOC facilities in the final months of 2023 Each month had over 20 deaths or investigations opened into those deaths. Patrick DarringtonMarch 29, 2024
Legislature North Alabama Area Labor Council condemns “anti-worker” legislation The legislation could condition economic development incentives on employers not voluntary recognizing labor unions. Patrick DarringtonMarch 27, 2024
Economy Mercedes workers file federal charges with NLRB to stop union busting Since the initial announcement seeking to join the UAW, workers have stated that Mercedes-Benz has begun retaliating against them for being pro-union. Patrick DarringtonMarch 26, 2024
State Virtual “Unions101” workshop to be held Tuesday The virtual workshop will be held to offer basic information regarding unions for working class folks. Patrick DarringtonMarch 26, 2024