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Today is the 125th anniversary of Labor Day as a national holiday

Labor Day is intended to be a tribute to the labor movement and “is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers,” according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s website. Republican-dominated states have demonized labor unions as a hindrance to free enterprise, choosing instead to establish right-to-work statutes. Alabama became a right-to-work state … Continued
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September 2, 2019

Ivey approves pay raises, bonuses for corrections officers

Some corrections officers in Alabama will soon be getting a pay raise. Gov. Kay Ivey has signed a bill into law that would provide a two-step pay raise for certain employees of the Alabama Department of Corrections. The measure all expands the incentive program to include bonuses for officers who get additional training achievements. “While … Continued
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May 30, 2019
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100 days of Democrats

This week will mark a hundred days Democrats have held power in the House of Representatives in Washington. I considered listing tangible Democrat achievements so far this Congress, but that would result in a blank page. Instead, all Democrats have managed to do in 14 weeks is obstruct what is best for the American people, … Continued
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April 8, 2019
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Labor Day’s forgotten meaning still hotly debated

Labor Day is intended to be a tribute to the labor movement and, “is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers,” according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s website. Today, in Republican-dominated states, labor unions are seen as an enemy to free enterprise. David Macaray writing for CounterPunch suggests it’s not the … Continued
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September 3, 2018
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Celebrating Labor Day in a Right-To-Work State

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The Labor Day holiday has evolved over the years, according to the US Department of Labor. Honoring the Labor movement’s support of shorter hours, higher wages and to rally strikers grew organically throughout America during the 19th century. From Oregon to New York, workers and their families organized parades … Continued
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September 4, 2016