An upcoming unionization vote at Alabama’s Mercedes-Benz factory marks a huge potential milestone in a region with a history of racial discrimination and worker repression. IPS scholar Marc Bayard & Dev Wakeley of Alabama Arise in Inequality.org: inequality.org/research/south…

Bursting with pride that two of the best, most thoughtful and kindest journalists I know were just named Pulitzer finalists. Truly thrilled for Brian Lyman at Alabama Reflector bsky: @alreflector.bsky.com and Nicole Hester from the Tennessean team.

Congratulations to the death in negotiating a contract that was ratified by the membership at locals UMWA Local Unions 2133 and 8982. I am glad to see these brothers and sisters represented by a contract and hope to see this outcome soon for the Warrior Met union miners.

“Babies are just so expensive. I made a pragmatic decision to not have kids. I’m uninsured, and these are all possibilities that we just can’t afford," one Alabama hairstylist tells Hype R. Vigilance. #CoverAlabama #MothersDay #alpolitics coveralabama.org/see-the-gap-se…

What these workers are doing is incredible! I can't wait to see them win big right down the road at Mercedes.

“We implore you to recognize the urgency and importance surrounding prioritizing the health and well-being of our state’s residents by taking immediate action to close the health care coverage gap," Debbie Smith tells the Alabama Political Reporter. #alpolitics alreporter.com/2024/05/15/cov…

No organizing is wasted. All power to auto workers fighting for dignity, respect and the power of a union.

We’re anxiously awaiting the election results from out of Vance this afternoon. In the meantime, read what our union brother Dev wrote about the current state of workers’ rights here in Alabama today on AL.com.

I am not going to speak about the outcome. I am going to speak on the courage and dedication of these Mercedes workers who came together to build power in their workplace. These workers have found their voice together, and that is worth celebrating. #OrganizeTheSouth

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Arise is hiring! We're seeking a new Policy and Advocacy Director to advance our work for dignity, equity and justice for Alabamians who are marginalized by poverty. Applications close Monday, June 17, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Find out more details at alarise.org/about/employme…