How ALEC affects Alabama legislation
The American Legislative Exchange Council influences bills behind the scenes in the state.
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AFL-CIO criticizes governor for signing bill restricting voluntary recognition of unions
The Alabama AFL-CIO criticized Gov. Kay Ivey’s decision to sign SB231 and effectively ban voluntary recognition of labor unions.
Auburn GE workers launch union campaign
The campaign for unionization comes as General Electric is breaking up the company and on the heels of unions forming at Starbucks and Amazon locations.
Bren Riley comments on the death of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka was 72. A cause of death wasn't immediately provided.
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See recent postsAlabama’s workers deserve better. They deserve the PRO Act
"The PRO Act empowers workers because it increases penalties on employers who violate the National Labor Relations Act."
Amazon wants in-person voting for Bessemer workers mulling union vote
Ballots could begin being mailed out to workers on Feb. 8, with the vote count to happen by March 30.
Bren Riley reelected as Alabama AFL-CIO president
Bren Riley has been reelected as the president of the Alabama American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO). The Alabama AFL-CIO is a federation of unions that represents over 50,000 union members and is made up of 37 international unions from across the state. The Alabama AFL-CIO serves as part of the … Continued
Doug Jones addresses Alabama AFL-CIO
U.S. Sen. Doug Jones told members of the Alabama AFL-CIO, “You have a friend in the United States Senate.” The Alabama AFL-CIO was holding their biennial convention in Montgomery at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center. “We need to support the people who support us,” Alabama AFL-CIO President Bren Riley said. “He does not … Continued