Patrick Darrington

Patrick Darrington is a reporter at the Alabama Political Reporter. You can reach him at [email protected].

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.

April 4, 2024

Committee member questions if new prisons will alleviate overcrowding

The new prison facilities are intended to replace smaller and older facilities.

April 3, 2024

One person dies, 4 arrested at ADOC facilities over the weekend

Several arrests were made over the weekend of individuals promoting contraband.

April 3, 2024

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.

April 2, 2024

Medical center in Mobile resumes IVF services

The Center for Reproductive Medicine in Mobile announced the decision to resume providing IVF services.

April 2, 2024

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.

March 29, 2024

78 people died in ADOC facilities in the final months of 2023

Each month had over 20 deaths or investigations opened into those deaths.

March 29, 2024

North Alabama Area Labor Council condemns “anti-worker” legislation

The legislation could condition economic development incentives on employers not voluntary recognizing labor unions.

March 27, 2024

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.

March 26, 2024

Virtual “Unions101” workshop to be held Tuesday

The virtual workshop will be held to offer basic information regarding unions for working class folks.

March 26, 2024