The Valley Labor Report

Whitney joins the show! She'll be sitting in for Jake as we have the Catholic Labor Network on the show to discuss the passing of Pope Francis.

✦ ABOUT ✦

The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond.

Our single largest source of revenue *i...

 We're going to be diving into DOGE, taking a look at social security,
 and taking your calls. 844-899-TVLR 

✦ ABOUT ✦

The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond.

Our single largest source of revenue *is our listeners* so your support...

 In the first half of the program today we have Robyn Hyden of Alabama
 Arise on to give us an Alabama legislative update. We've also got a
 Wells Fargo worker on to talk to us about their union campaign. 

✦ ABOUT ✦

The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to w...

In OVERTIME, we talk to Bob Funk from LaborLab about union busters, and bring on Matt Lech and David Griscom from Left Reckoning to discuss the "Abundance Agenda" and where unions fit into it (if they do at all). You can give us a call while we're live or leave us a voicemail any time at 844-899-TVLR. 

✦ ABOUT ✦

The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness...

There is new Starbucks organizing in Alabama! We talk to baristas about those developments. Also, Ryan Cagle joins to talk to us about his campaign for Alabama Senate. In OVERTIME, we talk to Bob Funk from LaborLab about union busters, and bring on Matt Lech and David Griscom from Left Reckoning to discuss the "Abundance Agenda" and where unions fit into it (if they do at all). You can give us a call while we're live or le...

In OVERTIME we have on Jordan Barab, a former OSHA official to talk about what Trump is doing to worker safety regulations. 

✦ ABOUT ✦

The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond.

Our single largest source of revenue *is our listeners* so...

Lots to talk about on the program this week! If you'd like to weigh in you can do so at 844-899-TVLR. We'll be reacting to the last week of tariff news. 

✦ ABOUT ✦

The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond.

Our single largest source of ...

 In OVERTIME, we take a look at how unions are reacting to tariffs. We also have workers from the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health on to talk about the cuts to their agency. We'll take calls at 844-899-TVLR. 

✦ ABOUT ✦

The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing r...

 Several interviews in the first half of the show! We talk to a local organizer of the April 5th protests, highlight the local Laborers Union, and we dance on the political grave of the union busting preacher from Tuscaloosa with a UAW supporter at Mercedes. 

✦ ABOUT ✦

The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they ...

In DOUBLE OVERTIME have a federal worker on to dive deeper into Trump's latest executive order. 844-899-TVLR

✦ ABOUT ✦

The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond.

Our single largest source of revenue is our listeners so your support real...

In OVERTIME we talk about the arbitration award between the letter carriers and the postal service. We'll take lots of calls! 844-899-TVLR.

✦ ABOUT ✦

The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond.

Our single largest source of revenue *is ou...

We touch briefly on Trump's attack on federal workers. We also talk to UAW members at VW in Chattanooga, TN about the latest in bargaining.

✦ ABOUT ✦

The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond.

Our single largest source of revenue *is ou...

 In OVERTIME, we've got Lala Penaranda from Trade Unions for Energy Democracy to talk about how unions from the Global South are fighting climate change and fighting the bosses. We also take your calls, and you can leave us a voicemail at 844-899-TVLR. 

✦ ABOUT ✦

The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do...

 Federal workers are really putting the wallop on the Trump administration in court. AFGE's general counsel explains how they're doing it. We also talk to an ATU member in Mobile about contract negotiations with the city's private bus company. 

✦ ABOUT ✦

The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same...

 In OVERTIME, letter carriers call in to express concern about DOGE,
 and we take a look at how postal unions are reacting. We also
 highlight how Musk wants to let private equity freaks run roughshod
 over social Security. AND! We've got George DeCuir of the ATU to
 discuss a transit strike in Baton Rouge, LA. Leave us a voicemail at
 844-899-TVLR. 

✦ ABOUT ✦

The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk rad...

 Packed show full of great guests today. In the first half of the
 program, we've got Jack Jacobs - a worker side labor attorney in
 Alabama on to discuss some of his recent cases and why he does what he
 does. We've also got Chuck Davenport from the UAW to talk about the
 great new contract membership just ratified at Ultium Cells in Spring
 Hill, TN, and Robert Soderstorm, a VW UAW member to talk about the...

In OVERTIME, we've got Joe Brock, a union busting consultant coming on to have a debate about what it means to be "pro worker." We'll also be evaluating the performance of Elon Musk and the DOGE bros.

✦ ABOUT ✦

The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in A...

In the first half of the show, we've got Ironworker Charles Conaser on to talk about being a union ironworker. We'll also be reacting to some backtracking from the Trump administration, and taking calls.

✦ ABOUT ✦

The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers i...

In OVERTIME, we're talking to Beth Howard about her book: Rednecks for  Black Lives. We've also got a Matt Walsh (derogatory) clip to react to, and we'll take your calls at 844-899-TVLR. 

✦ ABOUT ✦

The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and be...