Economy Co-chair of Poor People’s Campaign gives pro-UAW speech in Montgomery At the “Moral Monday” event, Bishop William Barber II talked about how his Christian faith informs his support of unions. Chance PhillipsMay 14, 2024
Economy Nick Saban denies UAW endorsement in Alabama union vote controversy Ads suggested that Saban supported the UAW’s efforts to unionize the facility. StaffMay 13, 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
Opinion Opinion | Workforce freedom jeopardized by unionization efforts Alabama’s right-to-work law is vital to our economic success. Adam ThompsonMarch 11, 2024
Economy Is Nick Saban pro-union or anti-union? Saban is expected to speak to workers employed at the Mercedes Benz facility in Vance amid a unionization campaign. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 29, 2024
Economy Mercedes Benz workers announce majority support for unionization The announcement comes a month after workers at the plant initially declared their campaign to unionize. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 28, 2024
Economy Hyundai workers “stand up” to announce unionization campaign to join UAW Based on testimonies from workers at both Mercedes and Hyundai, joining the UAW would help in attempting to obtain better working conditions and a... Patrick DarringtonFebruary 1, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Unions threaten Alabama’s low wages, not Alabama’s workers Unions are a threat to Alabama's "economic model," and that's a wonderful thing for millions of underpaid workers. Josh MoonJanuary 16, 2024
Economy After ballot examination, Scottsboro Starbucks becomes second to unionize Over Halloween, a Starbucks in Scottsboro became the second location in Alabama to successfully form a union. John H. GlennNovember 2, 2022
Opinion Opinion | Worker-centered policies make Alabama better for everyone The best way to ensure this type of work atmosphere is for workers to belong to unions. Dev WakeleySeptember 5, 2022