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The Valley Labor Report

Jacob Morrison and Adam Keller
Labor Movement
Labor Rights
Alabama
Unionization
Donald Trump
Trump Administration
Labor Unions
Workers' Rights
Boeing
Teamsters
Union Organizing
Collective Bargaining
Social Security
National Association Of Letter Carriers
Amazon
UAW
Starbucks
Privatization
Sean O'brien
Biden Administration

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... more

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✦ 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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We talk to workers at the University of North Alabama (UNA) who just announced their union with the United Campus Workers (UCW-CWA). We also talk to Louisiana Progress about how they're going to get a Community Benefits Agreement with Hyundai. 

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In OVERTIME, we talk to the AFL-CIO about their new Paywatch Report.

✦ 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 ... more

We talk to the ICWUC about an exciting union win in the South. We also talk to Seth Harris about Republicans harassing unions.

✦ ABOUT ✦

The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairn... more

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Recent Guests

Jeremy Cruz
AAUP member, Associate Professor of Theology and Religious Studies at St. John's University, New York
American Association of University Professors (AAUP); St. John's University
Episode: How These Teamsters Forced UPS to Hire More Drivers in the South - TVLR 8/15/26
Paul KD
Minneapolis resident, UFCW Local 663 Executive Board Member, Proprietor of Twin Cities Labor Report
UFCW Local 663; Twin Cities Labor Report
Episode: How These Teamsters Forced UPS to Hire More Drivers in the South - TVLR 8/15/26
Derek Lehmann
Member, Branch 34, Boston, MA
National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC)
Episode: OVERTIME: NALC Convention Debrief, We Take Calls and MORE! - TVLR 8/8/26
Greg Samaluk
President, Branch 334, Framingham, MA
NALC
Episode: OVERTIME: NALC Convention Debrief, We Take Calls and MORE! - TVLR 8/8/26
Margo O'Neill
Member, Branch 352, Iowa
NALC
Episode: OVERTIME: NALC Convention Debrief, We Take Calls and MORE! - TVLR 8/8/26
Antonio DeLora
Communications Director for The United Farm Workers
United Farm Workers (UFW)
Episode: How Trump is Hurting Immigrant Workers... And Immigration Hawks - TVLR 8/8/26
Matthew Ripley
Secretary of Treasurer, IBT Staff Council
International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)
Episode: OVERTIME: Is Sean O'Brien Trying to Bust His Staff Union? TVLR 8/01/26
Miguel Gonzalez
President, IBT Staff Council
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Episode: OVERTIME: Is Sean O'Brien Trying to Bust His Staff Union? TVLR 8/01/26
Jennifer Berkshire
Author of The Education Wars, education policy analyst
The Education Wars (book)
Episode: Alabama BFGoodrich Plant Closing & Jennifer Berkshire Talks To Us About Public Education - TVLR 8/01/26

Hosts

Jacob Morrison
Host of The Valley Labor Report
Adam Keller
Co-host of The Valley Labor Report

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 122 ratings
  • Excellent podcast

    More people should listen to this. These guys are doing important work! And they have very interesting guests on.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimmy Ellenburg
    United States18 days ago
  • Union Strong ✊

    Love the show, keep up the good fight!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hyyfgifddryhjgf
    United States6 months ago
  • A strong voice for working people

    The VLR with Jacob and Adam is a fantastic, high-quality broadcast. To anyone looking to learn about or keep up with the American labor movement, it’s a must listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OPJaxon
    United Statesa year ago
  • A fantastic show

    Came here by suggestion of MDC, and even though I’m not anywhere near the South, I love the show. I genuinely appreciate the updates you give on the status of laborers and unions; I’ve truly learned a lot. In a time of great anxiety, y’all provide a needed source of hope and ideas for a better, more equitable future. Keep doing the good work informing and helping people realize collective action and the power labor can wield through unions! Solidarity and support from the left coast ✊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crookie Crisp
    United States2 years ago
  • My favorite labor news podcast

    It’s entitled “the Valley Labor Report” but Jacob and Adam report labor news from around the country, covering the major stories of our time and give a weekly rundown of workplace elections large and small, which is always inspiring.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KenHamEsq
    United States2 years ago

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Guest diversity and coverage of current labor issues are frequently highlighted as strengths.
Shows strong alignment with worker interests and unions; praised for informative, action-oriented content.
Listeners value practical insights for organizing and staying informed on labor movements across sectors.

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How Trump is Hurting Immigrant Workers... And Immigration Hawks - TVLR 8/8/26
Q: What reforms did the Biden administration pursue to protect farm workers, and how do they compare to Trump-era policies?
Biden implemented a farm worker protection rule that set wages to align with local worker wages and prohibited practices like confiscating passports, aiming to reduce exploitation and create fairer competition, contrasting with Trump's wage-cut approach and broader guest-worker expansion.
How Trump is Hurting Immigrant Workers... And Immigration Hawks - TVLR 8/8/26
Q: How did the Trump administration cut wages for H-2A workers, and what are the real-world impacts?
The administration imposed a wage floor well below local wages through executive action, reducing earnings by several dollars per hour in many states and transferring billions of dollars from workers to employers, worsening conditions for farm workers and lowering overall wage floors.
Alabama BFGoodrich Plant Closing & Jennifer Berkshire Talks To Us About Public Education - TVLR 8/01/26
Q: What is the rationale BFGoodrich gave for closing the Tuscaloosa plant and what will happen to production?
The company cited the plant's aging infrastructure and falling market shares, and indicated production would shift to a sister plant in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with the shutdown occurring by the end of 2028.
OVERTIME: Why People Are Wrong About Bernie's AI Ownership Plan - TVLR 7/25/26
Q: Can you walk us through Bernie Sanders' reasoning for government ownership of AI companies and what the plan would actually do?
The plan proposes a one-time equity-based transfer rather than a cash purchase, where the government would take a 50% stake (potentially plus one) in major AI firms, paying for it with equity rather than money, and using governance to steer outcomes for public benefit while recognizing that the board might be split and require ongoing negotiation.
OVERTIME: Can Workers Take Back Their Power from AI? TVLR 7/18/26
Q: What motivated the Vermont Workers' Rights Amendment campaign, and how did it start?
The Vermont effort was inspired by Illinois' earlier success with a workers' rights amendment; leaders in Vermont saw a path to permanently protect organizing rights by embedding them in the state constitution, with leadership from the Vermont AFL-CIO guiding the process.

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A weekly program focused on organized labor, worker rights, and related public policy, with deep dives into union organizing, contract disputes, and education on how workers can mobilize. Episodes routinely feature frontline worker perspectives, analyses of national labor politics, and practical guidance for organizing at local, state, and national levels. Notable for its accessible, reform-minded stance and willingness to explore worker power across sectors—from postal and manufacturing to healthcare and education—often including live calls and guest experts who bring on-the-ground context. Its strength lies in translating complex labor issues into actionable insights for organizers, policymakers, and union supporters alike.

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Recent guests on The Valley Labor Report include:

1. Jeremy Cruz
2. Paul KD
3. Derek Lehmann
4. Greg Samaluk
5. Margo O'Neill
6. Antonio DeLora
7. Matthew Ripley
8. Miguel Gonzalez

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