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Workers Memorial Day reminds us to remember the dead and fight for the living

Every single day, roughly 385 U.S. workers die from work-related injuries and illnesses.

April 28, 2025

Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination

A GSA spokesperson said the agency’s just “actively managing leases,” but advocates for safe workplaces are worried about needless deaths.

April 4, 2025

UMWA attacks Rep. Aderholt over silica dust regulations

A subcommittee that Aderholt chairs supported cutting funding for a regulation meant to prevent coal miners from developing black lung.

July 4, 2024

U.S. Department of Labor proposes new protections for workers in extreme heat

Alabama workers might soon enjoy additional protections from extreme heat thanks to new rules proposed by the Department of Labor.

July 3, 2024

Report: Alabama is one of the top 10 deadliest states for workers

Alabama ranked 7th with a 5.5 percent fatality rate out of 100,000 workers.

May 16, 2023

Alabama officials: “No COVID-19 vaccines mandates for school”

The declarations come in response a CDC committee's vote to add COVID-19 vaccines to the recommended immunization schedule for children.

October 21, 2022

Supreme Court of the United States building in Washington

U.S. Supreme Court blocks vaccine mandate for large businesses

The Supreme Court voted 6-3 to block the rule.

January 14, 2022

OSHA releases COVID-19 vaccine mandate rule for millions of workers

OSHA estimates the mandate will save the lives of 6,500 workers and prevent more than 250,000 hospitalizations over the next six months.

November 5, 2021

Alabama’s workers deserve better than McConnell’s inadequate COVID-19 proposal

America is suffering from an unprecedented pandemic and the economic collapse it has created. Nearly three months ago, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the HEROES Act, a comprehensive COVID-19 relief bill. Right now, that bill is sitting untouched on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s desk as working people are suffering. Senator McConnell’s told us … Continued

August 11, 2020

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

October 22, 2019