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OVERTIME: How to Respond to Charlie Kirk's Assassination Like a Unionist - TVLR 9/27/25 1:54:29

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We talk to Meagan Day about the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination and how to respond like a unionist. We also take a look at attacks on social security, and talk to a whistleblower in the Department of Housing and Urban Development. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justi…

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UAW Responds to Volkswagen's "Final" Offer - TVLR 9/27/25 1:29:36

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We talk about the potential government shutdown, and how Huntsville is funding cops over libraries. We talk to Geoff Meldahl, a member of the Ironworkers Local 704 in Chattanooga and president of the labor council over there. AND we break down the state of negotiations between Volkswagen workers and the UAW ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the …

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OVERTIME: What Teachers Are Facing Under Trump - TVLR 9/20/25 1:37:20

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In OVERTIME, we'll be breaking down some of the big labor news of the week, like the latest on Starbucks bargaining, nurses winning union elections, 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 br…

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Union Members React to Cancel Culture - TVLR 9/20/25 1:29:12

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Jacob is out, Whitney Washington is hanging out with us today! In the first half of the program we'll be talking to Matt Fullone about an exciting new campaign to secure a community benefits agreement at Neptune. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, …

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OVERTIME: Reacting to the Really Bad Hearing on "Anti-Semitism" in Unions - TVLR 9/13/25 1:56:37

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We talk to Colin Smalley of IFPTE about federal sector labor law enforcement, react to the recent congressional hearing on anti-Semitism, and take a look at Shawn Fain's recent town hall. ✦ 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…

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The Devastating Conditions of Alabama's Prisons - TVLR 9/13/25 1:23:26

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We talk to Matt Whalan and Eddie Burkhalter about Alabama's prisons. We also have AFM Local 80 president on to talk about the musicians union. ✦ 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 …

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OVERTIME: Unions RESPOND to MASSIVE ICE Raid in Georgia 1:28:53

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Luis Robledo, Senior Organizer for Jobs to Move America's Southern Team calls in to talk to us about the ICE raid in Georgia and them community's response. Additionally, Brian Garcia, a hotel worker on strike in Houston, talks to us about how UNITE HERE Local 23 is fighting for a $23/hr wage. We also give you an update on the GE strike. And we take…

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Chat, Are We Cooked? TVLR 9/6/25 1:29:13

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We talk to Lori Wallach, Director of Rethink Trade about Trump's tariffs, what is wrong with them, and if we can recover. We also talk to folks at the Orion about some of the shows that are coming up here in Huntsville. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on th…

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OVERTIME: How Amazon Workers Are Building a Fighting Union with the Teamsters - TVLR 8/30/25 1:56:31

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We talk to Randy Korgan, Secretary-Treasurer of the Teamsters Local 1932 and National Director of the Teamsters Amazon Division about building a union at Amazon. We also take a look at recent UAW updates in Kentucky at GE and Blue Oval. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice a…

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Air Canada Flight Attendants DEFIED Back to Work Orders: Here's What Happened Next - TVLR 8/30/25 1:29:37

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We talk to Barry Eidlin, Canadian labor expert on to talk about the Air Canada flight attendants strike and potential lessons for US workers. If you have any thoughts 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, e…

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OVERTIME: UAW Member RESPONDS to Bari Weiss' FP Hit Piece 1:44:06

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Nick Livick, UAW member, responds to a recent Free Press article attacking the UAW. We also take your 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 in Alabama and bey…

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Did Elon Musk Kill the Right to Unionize? TVLR 8/23/25 1:29:26

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In the first half of the program we're talking to Michael Szpack about Labor in the Pulpit. We're also talking about the recent 5th circuit decision saying the NLRB is unconstitutional. ✦ 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 t…

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OVERTIME: How Federal Workers Can Fight Like a Union Without Union Rights - TVLR 8/16/25 2:10:51

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We talk to Bob Funk about LaborLab's recent report highlighting how often union busters fail to file mandatory documents with the federal government. We've also got a representative from FUN on to talk about their trainings on how to act like a union without formal recognition. We'll be wrapping up by talking to LaborNotes' Luis Leon about the Maus…

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How NASA Workers are Fighting to Protect the Agency - TVLR 8/16/25 1:28:48

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We talk to Matt Biggs, President of IFPTE about how NASA workers are fighting to protect the agency. We'll also have a profile of the UFCW's chemical workers council. ✦ 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…

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OVERTIME: Is There a Pro-Labor Abundance? TVLR 8/9/25 1:24:20

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In OVERTIME, we talk to Matt Huber about Abundance. We also talk to Mark Smith, a VA employee and NFFE member, about what's going on there. ✦ 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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Social Security Worker Explains the Threats to Social Security from the Trump Administration - TVLR 8/9/25 1:29:05

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In the first half of the program we've got social security employee and AFGE member Jessica LaPointe on to talk about what's been happening inside the agency. ✦ 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 br…

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OVERTIME: Reacting to Sean O'Brien's Dumb Podcast with Vivek Ramaswamy - TVLR 8/2/25 1:23:25

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In OVERTIME, we don't have any guests so we'll have plenty of time for calls: 844-899-TVLR. We'll be talking about the jobs report, Sean O'Brien's interview with Vivek, 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…

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TVA Unions are FIGHTING BACK Against Privatization Push - TVLR 8/2/25 1:19:37

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NOTE: We incorrectly identified Robert Michel as one of the folks doing anti-union persuader work. The persuaders name is Richard. We regret the error, see more below. In the first half of the program we talk to a NOLA nurse about their negotiations with UMC, and we have a panel of officers from TVA unions to talk about the possibility of the Trump…

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OVERTIME: A Teamster on Sean O'Brien - TVLR 7/26/25 1:22:46

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Jacob talks to Rick Smith about Sean O'Brien, and Adam talks to Courtney Smith about organizing. ✦ 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 sin…

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This Top 100 Talk Radio Host is Mad at Trump - TVLR 7/26/25 1:50:21

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It's a special pretaped episode and we've got a line-up of brand new pre-recorded interviews and special clips, including Jacob talking with radio host Rick Smith about the Teamsters and the effects of Trump's presidency so far, an interview with a member of the local firefighter union, and more. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union …

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OVERTIME: How Trump is Making it Easier and Cheaper for Bosses to Put Workers Lives at Risk - TVLR 7/19/25 1:34:52

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Jordan Barab joinED to talk about attacks on worker safety protections, and David Allen, a UPS Teamster, joinED to talk about the buyouts. ✦ 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…

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How the UAW is Building Power in the South and Cooperating with Workers Overseas - TVLR 7/19/25 1:29:09

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We talk to SMART Local 48 business manager Daniel Walden about his union. We also hear from UAW Region 8 Director Tim Smith about his trip to Korea and some southern updates. ✦ 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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OVERTIME: Union Members React to "Micro-Retirement" "Gen-Z Trend" - TVLR 7/12/25 1:29:04

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We talk to Kim Kelly about her new book. We react to more dumb business speak. We take calls! You can also leave a voicemail at 844-899-TVLR. https://www.gofundme.com/f/tyree-ford-philadelphias-dc33?lang=en_US&v=amp14_t2 ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on t…

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What We Can Learn from Previous Rural - Urban Populist Alliances - TVLR 7/12/25 1:28:52

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We talk to David Griscom about populism. We also talk about the latest on the UAW campaign in Huntsville. https://www.gofundme.com/f/tyree-ford-philadelphias-dc33?lang=en_US&v=amp14_t2 ✦ 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 th…

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OVERTIME: Chuck Corra Explains The Effects of The BBB on Appalachia - TVLR 07/05/25 1:45:05

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In OVERTIME, we've got Chuck Corra on to talk about how this bill will affect Appalachia and some reactions to it. Give us a call 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 relev…

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It Will Kill People, Jobs, and Won't Even Bring the Deficit Down - TVLR 7/5/25 1:28:49

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In the first half of the program, we've got on an ironworker apprentice to talk about their recent apprenticeship competition. We've also got on David Dayen, the executive editor of the American Prospect to break down the budget bill. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and…

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OVERTIME: Unions 101 and MORE! - TVLR 06/28/25 1:43:58

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This weeks Overtime is a collection of classic segments like Unions 101 and How to Beat Apathy! ✦ 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 sing…

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Mexican Independent Auto Union Wrapping Up Election at Major GM Facility - TVLR 6/28/25 1:23:08

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Join us a for a special pretaped show where we take a look at SINTTIA, the independent auto union in Mexico that is currently wrapping a major election, plus a Conservative radio show host agrees with us that an Alabama university has demons running amok on campus, and more! ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Ala…

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OVERTIME: They Think You Don't Work ENOUGH - TVLR 6/21/25 1:10:54

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We take a look at conservatives who want you to work more, and the latest on the US Steel / Nippon deal. We'll also 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 relevant…

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Budget Reconciliation, Immigration, and Organizing the South with AFLCIO's Fred Redmond - TVLR 6/21/25 1:28:47

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We talked to Bill Blackman, Business Manager of the IBEW Local 136 about their new contract. We've also got AFLCIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond on to talk about the budget bill, immigration, 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, educatin…

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OVERTIME: Fighting Attacks on the Postal Service w/ APWU President Dimondstein - TVLR 6/14/25 1:22:01

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We have on a representative of the West Virginia Mine Wars Museum to talk about Camp Solidarity. After that, we've got APWU President Mark Dimondstein on to discuss the attacks on the postal service and how APWU is fighting back. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fair…

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How Labor is Responding to Attacks on Immigrant Workers w/ Luis Leon - TVLR 6/14/25 1:28:04

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DOGE FIRED a senior leader for telling the truth about the project. We break it down. Also, we have Luis Leon on to discuss the protests against the attacks on immigrants. ✦ 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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OVERTIME: Reviewing the APWU's New Tentative Agreement and Taking Callers - TVLR 6/7/25 1:35:00

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In OVERTIME, we've got the co-chair of the National Political Committee of DSA on to talk about the organization and how it relates to unions and the South. We'll also discuss Zohran Mamdani's campaign and implications it could have for southern organizing. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating st…

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How Meatpacking Workers Won the First New Pension in the Industry in Nearly 40 Years - TVLR 6/7/25 1:29:02

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We've got a great show for yall today. In the first half of the program, we'll talk to folks with the Southern Workers Assembly about their upcoming summit. Then, we have the President of UFCW Local 1776 on to talk about the new pension that the union won for meatpacking workers. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show i…

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OVERTIME: Sam Sacks Explains the News - TVLR 5/31/25 1:22:26

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Sam Sacks, Host of Means Morning News reacts to some news stories with us, like the US Steel / Nippon deal and Republicans unveiling their new slogan: we're all going to die. We also take a look at the Governor of Missouri explaining how he hates workers, and the new Commissioner of Social Security overdosing on Dumb Juice. We end with a caller fro…

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Quality Assurance Workers on Games Like Elder Scrolls Now Have a Union Contract - TVLR 5/31/25 1:29:16

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We're super excited to talk to a member of the bargaining committee for ZeniMax Workers United CWA about how they unionized and what they won in their recent tentative agreement with the company. This is an important step forward for the video game industry. We also talk to a union painter in Tennessee about the International Union of Painters and …

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OVERTIME: Working Families Party Explains How to Win the Working Class 1:55:06

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We have Maurice Mitchell, National Director of the Working Families Party on to discuss fighting Trump. Then we break down the House budget bill. We also 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 how the…

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UE General President Rosen on the UE's History, "Illegal" Strikes, and Fighting Trump - TVLR 5/24/25 1:28:40

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We have Teamsters from Virginia on to discuss a recent union election win. Then, we have UE General President Carl Rosen on to discuss the recent budget bill and the crackdown on dissent. ✦ 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…

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OVERTIME: How Federal Workers Critical to Safety & Health are Fighting to Get Their Jobs Back - TVLR 5/17/25 1:30:54

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We've got on a NIOSH employee who was recently rehired. We're also reacting to employers who are really upset about a proposed heat safety rule, and the latest DOGE failure. Phone lines are always open for voicemails, so give us a call at 844-899-TVLR ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggle…

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How Sesame Street Workers WON Their Union - TVLR 5/17/25 1:29:30

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We talk about Alabama's legislative session. We also hear from a worker on Sesame Street about how they just unionized! ✦ 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 Alab…

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OVERTIME: We Talk to the Cops on Wall Street that Trump & Musk Want to Defund - TVLR 5/10/25 2:02:47

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We talk to the National President of NTEU Doreen Greenwald about attacks on federal workers, and NTEU Chapter President Cat Farman about attacks on the CFPB specifically. Connor Lewis, a union member and a Catholic, calls in to talk about the new pope. Others can call in at 844-899-TVLR! ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radi…

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Alabama Union Member is Running for State House as an Independent - TVLR 5/10/25 1:29:03

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Jake's back! In the first half we talk to Al Kuhn, President of IATSE Local 900 about work as a stagehand in Huntsville. Joe Cleveland, Recording Secretary of IAMAW Local Lodge 291 joins to make an announcement. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, e…

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OVERTIME: Justice Democrats on their Outreach to Working People - TVLR 5/3/25 1:39:59

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In OVERTIME, we have the communications director from the Justice Democrats on to talk about what their plans are moving forward. Chris Townsend joins to talk about the state of the labor movement. ✦ 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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Catholic Labor Network on Pope Francis' Passing - TVLR 5/3/25 1:29:52

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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…

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OVERTIME: Failure DOGE Committee is Starting to Crumble - TVLR 4/26/25 1:50:34

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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…

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Wells Fargo Workers are Sounding the Alarm About the Return of Predatory Sales Practices - TVLR 4/26/26 1:27:26

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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 f…

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OVERTIME: Does the "Abundance Agenda" Have Room for Unions? TVLR 4/19/25 2:03:31

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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 u…

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Alabama Starbucks Workers Organizing and a Preacher Running for State Senate - TVLR 4/19/25 1:28:57

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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 fi…

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OVERTIME: How the Trump Administration is Unwinding America's Meager Worker Protections - TVLR 4/12/25 1:51:11

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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 …

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Breaking Down the UAW's Position on Tariffs - TVLR 4/12/25 1:28:53

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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…