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Alabama Arise launches Worker Power Campaign to advocate for labor rights statewide

Arise detailed goals to restore Alabama's union density and combat the vast wealth inequality between workers and corporate leadership.

December 11, 2025

Huntsville Starbucks worker faces controversial firing, union demands reinstatement

Briar Wolf was fired after an incident involving an individual tearing down a Pride flag, prompting union demands for reinstatement.

October 20, 2025

Labor Day was built on strikes and blood, not barbecues and sales

From coal miners to sanitation strikers, Labor Day’s meaning is written in sacrifice, and Alabama’s future rests on remembering it.

September 1, 2025

For Democrats, let labor be your guide

For Democrats at every level, there is one sure way back to relevance and control.

April 3, 2025

North Alabama’s unions denounce Trump’s executive order eliminating collective bargaining

“This order is a middle finger to the one million working people it affects directly," said Jacob Morrison, president of the North Alabama Area Labor Council.

April 1, 2025

How state-level Republicans fought against a unionized, green future

These efforts spell trouble for hopes of a “win-win” green energy transition for union workers.

January 23, 2025

Alabama unions celebrate passage of Social Security Fairness Act

President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law, a bill which looks to make the distribution of Social Security funds more equitable.

January 8, 2025

North Alabama unions announce solidarity with striking Starbucks, Amazon workers

Starbucks and Amazon workers went on strike just before the Christmas holiday.

December 25, 2024

Longshoremen strike suspended, ports to reopen

Now, the two parties have until Jan. 15 to finalize a new 6-year contract.

October 4, 2024

CWA reaches tentative agreement with AT&T, strike ends

If ratified, the contracts will be made official and go into effect.

September 17, 2024