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Byrne wants new joint employer rule changed

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, December 14, 2016, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R from Montrose) wrote an editorial in the “Hill” urging Congress to act to block potentially crippling new National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) regulations that potentially could hurt businesses using the franchise model. Congressman Byrne said in a statement on social … Continued
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December 15, 2016
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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

House Committee Approves Byrne’s Bill to Block New Department of Labor Rule

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, May 18, the House Education and the Workforce Committee today approved a bill introduced by US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) that would block the Department of Labor’s controversial “persuader” rule. Congressman Byrne said in Committee, “This resolution is about standing up for the rights of workers and employers. … Continued
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May 19, 2016

Hillary Clinton Accuses Walter Energy of Shirking its Obligations

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, December 30, former Secretary of State and Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton released a statement attacking Walter Energy’s plan to emerge from bankruptcy by renouncing collective bargaining agreements with unions to honor commitments to coal miners and retirees. Secretary Clinton said, “Walter Energy is attempting to shirk its … Continued
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December 31, 2015

AEA’s Former Leaders Chafing Under NEA Control

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The powerful Alabama Education Association (AEA) dominated Alabama politics for decades. Most state legislature candidates needed AEA support to win their Democratic Primary and AEA money and influence kept those Democratic incumbents in office in increasingly Republican leaning districts far longer than they probably deserved. At its heart, … Continued
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July 30, 2015

Armistead Predicts Scott Walker Will Be Presidential Candidate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter BIRMINGHAM—On Friday, November 14, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead said in his column that he believes that Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker (R) will be a GOP Presidential Candidate in 2016. ALGOP Chairman Armistead said in a column, “The big question now is ‘will Gov. Scott Walker run for … Continued
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November 18, 2014

Scott Walker and Ed Shultz come to Alabama

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–On Friday, people from across Alabama will come together for an up-close and personal opportunity with two nationally-known political figures. The Alabama GOP will host Governor Scott Walker (R-Wisconsin) as the keynote speaker at their $150-per-plate summer dinner at the Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery. ALGOP Chairman Bill Armistead alluded … Continued
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August 21, 2013

Mobile and Other Ports to Remain Open

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter A feared East and Gulf Coast port strike has been averted for at least 30 days. On Friday the International Longshoremen’s Association and United States Maritime Alliance agreed to extend their contract negotiations for an additional 30 days. The National Retail Federation President and CEO Matthew Shay issued a … Continued
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December 31, 2012