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SHOP TALK: The Alabama Town Built by the Knights of Labor
Adam talks about union town Powderly, AL and goes through this month's anniversaries in labor and social justice history. ✦ ABOUT ✦The Valley Labor Report is the only ...
OVERTIME: Rail Workers are Trying to Take Over their Unions - TVLR 4/1/23
Schultz got ROASTED. We talk to some folks that are running for leadership of the Machinists District Lodge 19. and MORE!✦ ABOUT ✦The Valley Labor Report is the only u...
Labor is Winning in Michigan w/ Union Man, Legislator Joey Andrews - TVLR 4/1/23
Tryston Gilbert joins us for our regular Madison City Council update. Minor League Baseball players are voting on a contract. Joey Andrews talks to us about labor's wi...
SHOP TALK: Studying the Working Class with Max Fraser
Adam hosts Max Fraser, author of Hillbilly Highway and Assistant History Professor at University of Miami, for a discussion of studying the American working class.✦ AB...
OVERTIME: 42,000 Disney Workers Win BIG + Desantis' Anti-Union Crusade - TVLR 3/25/23
We talk to Florida reporter McKenna Shueler about the latest on Disney negotiations and Florida's anti-labor bills.✦ ABOUT ✦The Valley Labor Report is the only union t...
Alabama Politicians Want to Microchip Parolees - TVLR 3/25/23
Republicans suggested and Democrats seemed fine with microchipping prisoners in a house judiciary hearing last week. In OVERTIME we talk to McKenna Shueler about the l...
SHOP TALK: How to Get Involved in Your Union as a New Member
How do you get involved in your union? Are you a new member? Are you an existing member looking to get engaged for the first time? Adam discusses some tips and tricks ...
SHOP TALK: Labor Notes Steward's Corner w/ Joe DeManuelle Hall
Adam talks to Joe Demanuelle-Hall about Stewards Corner from Labor Notes✦ ABOUT ✦The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating strugg...
OVERTIME: What's up with Alabama and Mississippi's Manufacturing Jobs? TVLR 3/18/23
We talk to Angela Dawson with Jobs to Move America about a recent report on Alabama and Mississippi's manufacturing jobs. ✦ ABOUT ✦The Valley Labor Report is the only ...
What's happening in the Alabama legislative session? w/ Alabama Arise - TVLR 3/18/23
We talk to Robyn Hyden, executive director of Alabama Arise, about what's going on during the legislative session this year. We also spoke with Debbie Smith of Cover A...
OVERTIME: Teamsters Sean O’Brien Takes on Greedy CEO Sen. Mullin at a Senate HELP Committee Hearing - TVLR 3/11/23
✦ 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 ...
Parents face jail when their children work illegally, but not the bosses - TVLR 3/11/23
✦ 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 ...
SHOP TALK: The 1979 Walker County, Alabama Teacher Strike
Adam introduces the new project and talks about the 1979 Walker County, Alabama teacher strike.✦ ABOUT ✦The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Al...
OVERTIME: Debating a PRO CHILD LABOR LAWYER - TVLR 3/4/23
✦ 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 ...
Yes, Republicans Want to Cut Social Security, PLUS Debating a PRO CHILD LABOR LAWYER - TVLR 3/4/23
Madison city council updates! Last week in southern labor! Debating a pro child labor lawyer! All that and more today folks. Don't forget to take our listener survey...
DOUBLE OT: Jacob Morrison
The turns tabled! Adam interviews Jacob✦ ABOUT ✦The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on t...
OVERTIME: Mayo Pete is NOT the Victim of the East Palestine Derailment - TVLR 2/25/23
How is Mayo Pete so bad? Plus we discuss the Sec. of Labor vacancy, this month in labor history, and more. ✦ ABOUT ✦The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radi...
There is ANOTHER Child Labor Story, PLUS Updates on UMWA's Return to Work - TVLR 2/25/23
Another major child labor story involving over 100 kids broke this week. What the hell is going on? Plus, updates on the Hyundai child labor situation, a status on our...
OVERTIME: Conservative Pundits Can't Tell the Truth About the Ohio Train Derailment - TVLR 2/18/23
we talk about pro-criminal Tommy Tuberville, some disagreements we have with Alabama writers on the right and left, and how conservatives just can't tell the truth abo...
The Warrior Met Strike is Coming to an End, and Our Leaders Failed Them - TVLR 2/18/23
The UMWA has sent an offer of unconditional return to work to Warrior Met. What does this mean for the miners? We talk about some of the things floating around in disc...
OVERTIME: Jimmy Dore Orbiters' Bizarre Defenses of Anti-Worker Contracts w/ Walker Bragman - TVLR 2/11/23
We take a look at contracts that folks worked under for Jimmy Dore and examine defenses of them. Bradley Alsopp joins later to talk SPORTS. We wrap by taking a look at...
Railroad Workers Predicted the East Palestine Train Derailment, but They Were Ignored - TVLR 2/11/23
We talk to railroader Fritz Edler about the train derailment last week, and why this didn't have to happen. A caller tells us he doesn't understand why union members v...
OVERTIME: Restaraunt Bosses are SHAKING and CRYING w/ Julia Rock - TVLR 2/9/23
Faith leaders come out in support of the UMWA. We talk to Julia Rock about her recent article in The Lever about the restaurant industry and Chris Townsend about a pub...
The Multi-Front Education Wars w/ Lois Weiner - TVLR 2/4/23
We have an announcement! PLUS, education is under attack on multiple fronts - we talk about a few with Dr. Lois Weiner. The Alabama paper mill lockout comes to an end.
DOUBLE OT: Adam Keller
Jacob interviews Adam Keller in the style of the Working People Podcast, reviewing his life, jobs, dreams, struggles, and hopes for the future and this project.
OVERTIME: United Football League Players UNIONIZE and WIN First Contract w/ Ryan Cave - TVLR 1/28/23
We talk to Ryan Cave from the US Football Players Association, analyze Jordan Peterson's advice for a raise, and react to Candace Owens attacking Amazon workers.
Federal Employees Serve the Public, Despite Bad Faith Attacks - TVLR 1/28/23
We talk to AFGE Policy Director Jacqueline Simon about the SHOW UP Act. We have updates on domestic workers, Pre-K in Alabama, and the Madison City Council.
OVERTIME: Examining Steven Crowder's "Slave Contract" with a Union Contract Negotiator - TVLR 1/21/23
We take a look at Steven Crowder's "slave contract" with David Story, who has negotiated union contracts in the past.
How Politicians Are Making Construction Jobs Lower Paying & Less Safe - TVLR 1/21/23
We talk to one of the researchers involved in a new study about the effects of repealing the prevailing wage. Some good news for immigrant workers. AND MORE
OVERTIME: Talking to a Popular Union Plumber on TikTok About Popular Education - TVLR 1/15/23
Bed Bath and Beyond proves that the capitalists aren't all that smart actually. SCOTUS may be poised to chip away at the right to strike. Billionaires tell us to stop ...
