The Valley Labor Report

Connor Lewis from Strikewave joins to talk union basics

Haeden and Braxton Wright call in with an update on the UMWA strike, we talk about Bezos spitting some facts, and take your calls ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The largest strike in the United States comes to an inglorious close - Adam and Jacob break it down. What happened last week in Southern Labor and in Huntsville? The PRO Act has some chance of passing in the infrastructure reconciliation package, a retired union leader calls in, and more.

Kenzo and Adam talk education during the marathon mineworker fundraising stream.

The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama. The show covers local, state, and national news with an emphasis on the former two. Jacob and David hope to educate the audience about the power they can have with their fellow workers through cooperation, organizing, and solidarity. The show is live on Saturdays from 9:30am to 11:00am on 92.5 FM WVNN in the Huntsville/Decatur/Athens listening area. A recording of the show plays from 8:00am to 9:30am on 100.7FM WGOL in Russelville, Alabama. You will be able to listen live online on wvnn.com and the broadcast will be livestreamed on Youtube. Help them agitate and educate Alabama workers: patreon.com/TheValleyLaborReport Follow the show on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyLaborR...... Follow the show on Twitter: @LaborReporters Follow Jacob and David on Twitter: @JacobM_AL @RadiclUnionist OUR ADVERTISERS KEEP US ON THE AIR! Support them if you can. Are you a federal employee in Huntsville? Check to see if you are represented by the American Federation of Government Employees Local 1858 by calling (256) 876-4880 Hometown Action is a powerbuilding collective here in Alabama. Learn more about their work and how to join by going to hometownaction.org. The fight against climate change is the fight for working people. Go to arminarm4climate.org to learn more about the intersection of environmental and working class interests and how to join the movement to stop climate change. The attorneys at Maples, Tucker, and Jacobs fight for working people. Reach out to them and let them represent you in your workplace injury claim. Learn more at mtandj.com or call them at (855) 617-9333. Do you want to organize your workplace? The Machinists Union represents workers in several industries including healthcare, the defense industry, woodworking, and more. Call them to learn more at (256) 286-3704 or email them at [email protected]. Not done listening to southern leftists rant into a microphone? Listen to Dixieland of the Proletariat podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Do you need good union laborers on your construction site, or do you want a union construction job? Reach out to the Ironworkers Local 477. Call Jeb Miles at 256-383-3334 or via email at: [email protected]. Means TV is a worker-owned post-capitalist alternative to Netflix and Hulu. Subscribe at Means.TV with the code VALLEYLABOR to receive 50% off your first month. The North Alabama DSA is fighting for liberty and justice for all. Inquire about joining: email [email protected] The Alabama AFL-CIO is the largest federation of unions in Alabama. The Majority Report is a daily left wing political talk show. Tune in at 11am CST every weekday on YouTube or listen later wherever you get your podcasts.

We talk to UMWA International President Cecil Roberts and the Wright family during the UMWA fundraiser

How to Fight Racism w/ Jacobin Editor Paul Prescod

Today we speak about criminal injustice in Huntsville, teacher appreciation week and more.

May Day Episode

We speak with Brendan about his book, Blood Red Lines: How Nativism Fuels the Right.

Maximillian Alvarez of Working People Pod and editor for Real News Network

Everyone on Labor Twitter has seen Brandon's tweet about the Pro Act. We will go in to details about the act, how it benefits labor and dispelling some of the myths around it.

International Human Rights Attorney Thomas Becker checks back in to talk about the reaction to the prosecution of coup officials in Bolivia.

Jacob talks to policy analysts from Alabama Arise, the ACLU and the SPLC on the current legislative session

Jacob and David speak with Adam Obernauer, RWDSU Organizer, for an update on the Bamazon Union drive. We also speak with Anna Mudd, National Association of Letter Carriers, about legislation to remove prefunded pensions.

We discuss the fight to keep RTW out of Tennessee's Constitution

Dev Wakeley from Alabama Arise talks "anti-riot" bill

Jonah Furman, writer or Who Gets the Bird, labor organizer coordinator for Bernie Sanders and AOC's campaigns.

On the show today, Kenzo Shibata from the Chicago Teachers Union and host of Class Time Podcast. We discuss teacher's struggles during the pandemic and building workers power.

We discuss union contracts, how committees work and many other union topics in detail. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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We cover the Bamazon RWDSU Union drive live from their local.

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For more info sign up here and follow:http://passtheproact.orgFollow IUPAT at @goiupatFollow Ryan at @punished_ryanIf you're union isn't organizing around the Pro Act start the conversation now. Ask questions, demand action and get involved. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jacob and David speak with Mindy Isser about her latest article in In These Times, The Union Members Who Voted for Trump Have to Be Organized—Not Ignored. You can find that here---> https://inthesetimes.com/article/trump-voters-labor-unions-election-2020 You can follow Mindy on Twitter here ----> https://twitter.com/mindyisser We also breakdown the Amazon anti-union rhetoric.

Jacob and David talk with Dedrick, a local mineworker about unions and the Mineworkers in general. We take phone calls from the crazies and answer questions. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Dr. Angus McNelly talks to us about the role labor and social movements play in Bolivian society. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Thomas Becker is an international human rights attorney and talks to the Valley Labor Report about the human rights record in Bolivia. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Sister Roxana of the Coca Grower's Union in Bolivia talks to us about being a woman in Bolivia and the labor movement there. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Brother Rolando, leader of the Bolivian labor federation in the largest city in the country, talks to us about how the labor movement can and ought to be a force for justice. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jacob and David discuss numerous local topics, Amazon Bessemer workers organizing, COVID issues, Workplace Democracy and much more.

Jacob and David talk with Nelson from Dixieland of the Proletariat. We also talk with former employees of No Evil Foods about their quest for a union, the company's retaliatory actions and their NLRB case win. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jacob and David talk with Magaly Licolli from Venceremos about the walkout at George's Poultry, her non-profit and her quest to build worker and community power in the migrant community. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jacob and David speak with Tayler Barnes, freelance journalist, about her writings on defense, sustainable energy and how we can move towards a more just society.

Jacob interviews numerous guests regarding the past year in Bolivia, the coup government, the labor movement and the MAS-IPSP.

Jacob and David discuss social justice within the prison system most of the show. Doing away with cash bail and paying imprisoned workers fair wages.

An in depth discussion about why professional employees need unions, some of the rights signed away that they are protecting with collective bargaining and general worker solidarity. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Douglas Williams and Bryan Conlon talk organizing in the south, politics, and that Douglas can't keep his apartment clean. Oh and a caller wants to save 4000 imprisoned Chinese with an embargo but really loves to shop at Walmart.

This is an extended show covering the first 1.5 hours on the radio plus an hour continuing on after the show with various other interviews and discussions. We were outdoors with traffic and airplanes flying overhead every so often. That being the case, the audio suffers at points but overall we believe this is an excellent show that listeners will certainly enjoy. We interview the following:Ironworkers Local 477Machinists Union Local 44Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 377AFGE Local 1858North Alabama DSAHometown Action ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jacob and David talk with Daniel Tate of Energy Alabama about the terrible policies of the public service commission in Alabama and how they're hurting poor and working citizens. We also talk with Lee Bains III of The Glory Fires about his new EP, being a musician in the era of COVID and how his religion influences his music and life in general.