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The Valley Labor Report

Jacob Morrison and Adam Keller

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The Valley Labor Report is a weekly talk radio show from Huntsville Alabama hosted by Jacob Morrison and Adam Keller. We focus on organized labor, worker, civil and human rights. The show airs live every Saturday from 9:30AM – 11AM on both YouTube and WVNN Huntsville, 92.5 FM, on Saturdays at 5:00 AM on WHIV New Orleans, 102.3 FM, and on Tuesdays at 5:00 PM on WZZA Muscle Shoals, 1410 AM, and as a widely available podcast. We cover local, state, and national news for workers, by workers. The ...
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More BRAND NEW Interviews, these with LaborNotes staff organizers Courtney Smith and Keith Brown, going through some true LaborNotes classic workplace organizer training. ✦ 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 …
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We've got a never before heard interview for you today with the Young Worker Organizer for the Colorado AFL-CIO. Before that, we revisit an excellent conversation with Barry Eidlin about union reform in the 90s and union reform today. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and…
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We revisit a revelatory conversation with some retirees from Goodyear in Gadsden, Alabama about what ACTUALLY happened to their jobs. With Trump coming back into office, it may be relevant. We also look at what the fight over telework has looked like in the last year, and bring you a brand new conversation with Jeff from Good Morning Comrade on WHI…
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Teamsters are striking at Amazon - we talk to Alex Press about it. ✦ 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 …
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In OVERTIME we're going to talk about Trump's interest in privatizing the postal service. We also want to hear from letter carriers about how they're voting on the tentative agreement. AND MORE ✦ 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 abo…
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HUGE show today. We talk to Joe Reed about the state of the Democratic Party in Alabama and have some thoughts. We're interested in yours too so please call in! ✦ 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 …
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In OVERTIME, we've got labor historian Michael Goldfield on to talk about the role of the left in labor and what lessons folks on the left should take from the CIO upsurge. Also: the UAW got the Stellantis CEO fired, public employees in Wisconsin have the right to unionize again, and AFGE's National President DESTROYS Musk and Ramaswamy's arguments…
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Lots of Alabama news in the first half of the show. We talk to Robyn Hyden from Alabama Arise about their work and what they're expecting from next year's legislative session. The Alabama Attorney General is undercutting farm workers on behalf of farm bosses, and small towns are giving big chains lots of money. In OVERTIME, we've got labor historia…
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In OVERTIME, we talk to a letter carrier and member of the NALC's reform caucus about the 1970 wildcat strike and lessons for today. ✦ 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 wo…
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We talk to Leonard Riley from ILA Local 1422 about the Southern Workers Assembly about their work and the latest on longshore negotiations. In OVERTIME, we talk to a letter carrier and member of the NALC's reform caucus about the 1970 wildcat strike and lessons for today. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabam…
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In OVERTIME, we talk to Eric Blanc about organizing under the Trump administration. ✦ 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 s…
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We talk to the Painters Union President Jimmy Williams about apprenticeships and the election. In OVERTIME, we talk to Eric Blanc about organizing under the Trump administration. ✦ 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…
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In OVERTIME, we've got Kurt Hackbarth to talk about lessons from Claudia Sheinbaum's election in Mexico. ✦ 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.…
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In the first half we talk to Dan Osborn about his independent campaign for US Senate in Nebraska and what lessons we can take from his run. In OVERTIME, we've got Kurt Hackbarth to talk about lessons from Claudia Sheinbaum's election in Mexico. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for j…
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In OVERTIME, we're talking to a striking mental health worker about their struggle. We'll also explain that unions are not to blame for Trump's election. We'll take 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 h…
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We'll talk to Joel Bleifuss of Barn Raiser, formerly In These Times, about what the Trump election will mean for southern and rural working folks and their unions. We'll also take a look at how unions are reacting to the election. In OVERTIME, we're talking to a striking mental health worker about their struggle. We'll also explain that unions are …
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In OVERTIME, we're taking another look at the NALC TA and talking to Tyler Vasseur from the reform caucus in the union - Build a Fighting NALC (BFN). ✦ 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 re…
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In the first half of the program, we're talking to a panel of baristas about the latest in the campaign to organize Starbucks. The International General Secretary of the Ironworkers Union will be on to explain why their union endorsed Kamala Harris for President, and we take a look at some of the UAW's political education program. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Val…
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Mylo Lang, a Machinists Union member at Boeing, talks about the new TA and why he is voting no. Chris Townsend talks about the issue of pensions generally. We take calls, and you can leave a voicemail at 844-899-TVLR(8857) ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on…
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In OVERTIME, we'll hear from workers who just unionized the NIH about their fight for a fair contract. We'll also take a look at the Boeing strike, where members just voted DOWN another tentative agreement. 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 j…
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The National Association of Letter Carriers reached a tentative agreement with the postal service last week - we talk to National President Brian Renfroe about the agreement. Nurses in NOLA are on strike, we'll get a picket line report. Jd Vance is a SCAB. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating str…
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In OVERTIME, we talk to the Colorado AFL-CIO's Young Worker Organizer about her time organizing at Starbucks, give you the latest on the Boeing strike, and more. ✦ 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…
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Adam and Jacob are in Birmingham for the troublemakers school, but we aren't leaving you hanging. In the first half, we talk to folks from UE and the UFCW about engaging union members and react to some of the latest from Donald Trump and JD Vance. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles fo…
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In OVERTIME, we'll be joined by Stuart Eimer and Immanuel Ness to talk about their book on central labor councils. ✦ 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 a…
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Tesla and Elon Musk are getting SMACKED DOWN by Sweden's courts. Starbucks could ow a lot of money to union baristas. We talk to someone from North Alabama DSA about local libraries. In OVERTIME, we'll be joined by Stuart Eimer and Immanuel Ness to talk about their book on central labor councils. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union …
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In OVERTIME, we've got Chris Townsend, a 25 year UE member who has a lot of experience dealing with Jack Welch and his management style, to give us a history lesson on the man responsible for destroying many an American company, including Boeing. We'll also take calls! 844-899-TVLR ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show…
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In the first half of the program, we're diving deep into the longshore strike. Lots of bad takes out there and we're gonna set em straight! ✦ 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 new…
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In OVERTIME we'll give you the latest on Boeing strike. We've got another America's Workforce segment, this one about some cool stuff that the Nashville Labor Council has going on. We round out hanging out with Alex from Minion Death Cult. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justic…
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In the first half of the program we take a look at the potential ILA strike. We also have a segment from friend of the show America's Workforce about mental health. We round out taking a look at the situation at Stellantis with the UAW. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice a…
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In OVERTIME we'll give you the latest on Volkswagen negotiations. We'll be talking to an engineer from Boeing about her their union is supporting the Machinists on their strike. We'll also react to the latest Teamsters news and take your calls - 844-899-TVLR (8857) ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elev…
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In the first half of the program we talk to Jacqueline Simon from AFGE about Elon Musk's proposal for a "Department of Government Efficiency. We talk about Huntsville's municipal runoff election, and react to some recent statements from Mo Brooks. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles fo…
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In OVERTIME we'll be taking a look at what looks like a coming strike on the eastern ports. We'll also be responding to some anti-worker propaganda about restaraunt unions. Boeing Worker Jon Voss will join to explain why he and his coworkers voted to STRIKE Boeing. LaborNotes' Jenny Brown will add some context. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is …
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HUGE show today. In the first half we're talking to a UAW Servicing Rep and an Ultium worker about the recent unionization in Spring Hill, TN. We'll also be demonstrating a pro-worker response to the anti-immigrant hysteria around the country. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for ju…
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In OVERTIME, we talk to Sophie Mariam about the "union curious." We also talk to APWU President Mark Dimondstein about the general strike by Israeli unions to call for a ceasefire, and the demand of many American unions to impose an arms embargo on Israel. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating str…
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We talk to the CWA's Southern Region VP about the continuing AT&T strike. We also have some thoughts on US Steel and Nippon. In OVERTIME, we talk to Sophie Mariam about the "union curious." We also talk to APWU President Mark Dimondstein about the general strike by Israeli unions to call for a ceasefire, and the demand of many American unions to im…
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In OVERTIME we have Ari Bloomekatz from In These Times on to discuss movement media. We'll also be taking a look at what's going on with Stellantis, and listening to firefighters boo JD Vance. ✦ 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 abou…
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Give us a call at 844-899-TVLR! We'll be talking about union negotiations in the first half of the program. Also talking a little about Labor Day and the AFL-CIO's Labor in the Pulpit program. And obviously going through Last Week in Southern Labor and Boss Watch. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, eleva…
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In OVERTIME we talk to Stephen Silva about his book - The UAW's Southern Gamble. Tim Pool has some Thoughts on the UAW too. We'll take your calls! 844-899-TVLR. SO MUCH 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 …
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LOTS to talk about. We talk to a rural carrier ahead of their convention next week. We talk to our local CWA president about their strike. A local radio host doesn't understand taxes. We get caught up on Last Week in Southern Labor and Boss Watch. In OVERTIME we talk to Stephen Silva about his book - The UAW's Southern Gamble. Tim Pool has some Tho…
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In OVERTIME Jacob listens to some voicemails and clips as well as two more interviews featuring Ben Speight with The Animation Guild and Jon Holden with The International Association of Machinists. ✦ 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…
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This week we have a pre-recorded show where Jacob kicks us off with a back to the basics segment on unions. Then we have the president of the News Guild-CWA Jon Schleuss in to talk to us about what's new with the News Guild. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness …
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In OVERTIME we talk to Ari from In These Times about media in movements. Mr Beast wants to use non union labor. AND MORE! ✦ 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 Al…
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The National Association of Letter Carriers just wrapped up their convention. We'll give a short report and would love to hear from letter carriers themselves! Phone number is 844-899-8857. The AFLCIO released their annual CEO Paywatch this week, bosses make too much! Alabama's Attorney General wants workers to make less. In OVERTIME we talk to Ari…
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We take a look at the results of the ALU elections. We also respond to some silly things that Richard Hanania said about unions. 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 sam…
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We know that many union conventions are just pageants and not much of substance is discussed or debated. This will not be the case at the NALC convention in Boston next week. With the Letter Carriers' going 400 days under an expired contract, many are upset with current leadership. Corey Walton breaks it down for us. Additionally, IUPAT talks to us…
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In OVERTIME we answer a viewer voicemail about Shawn Fain running for president. We also talk to Peter Dreier about baseball labor. ✦ 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 wor…
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In the first half of the program, we talk to workers organizing in the south. First, campus workers with UCW talk about their latest, and then, workers at the International Rescue Committee in Abilene, TX talk about their work and their union campaign. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggl…
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In OVERTIME, we talk to Railroad Workers United about their new white paper on public rail ownership. ✦ 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. Ou…
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We talk to Ryan Grim about his recent reporting for drop Site about the new investigations into the UAW. In OVERTIME, we talk to Railroad Workers United about their new white paper on public rail ownership. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educat…
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Jacob's out, Adam takes the reins. ✦ 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 suppo…
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