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politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"Southern Governors and Senators Oppose UAW Unionization Efforts at Volkswagen Plants"

Governor Kay Ivey and five other Southern governors have issued a joint statement opposing the United Auto Workers' (UAW) unionization campaign in their states, citing concerns about misinformation and potential job losses. They argue that direct relationships between employees and employers create a more positive working environment and express reservations about the UAW's ability to represent their values. The governors emphasize their commitment to preserving good-paying jobs and growing the American auto manufacturing sector, warning that unionization could hinder this growth.

via Governor Kay Ivey|

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labor-relations1 year ago•2 min saved

"Alabama Auto Workers Take Stand Against Mercedes-Benz Anti-Union Actions"

UAW President Shawn Fain criticizes Alabama Governor Kay Ivey and other Southern politicians for opposing unionization efforts at auto plants, particularly at Mercedes-Benz's Vance plant. Fain asserts that workers are "fed up with getting screwed" and are fighting back against anti-union actions. The UAW is pushing for a union election at the Mercedes-Benz plant, with over half of the employees already signing union authorization cards. Governor Ivey has previously expressed concerns about the UAW's impact on the state's economy, while the union has filed charges of anti-union activity against the plant.

via AL.com|

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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Alabama lawmakers approve tax rebates and education funding.

Alabama lawmakers have approved a one-time tax rebate of $150 for single people and $300 for married couples, which will cost the state an estimated $393 million. The bill now goes to Governor Kay Ivey, who will decide whether to sign the legislation into law. Ivey had earlier called for larger rebates of $400 for singles and $800 for married couples. The rebate bill was approved as part of an appropriations package that also reached final passage Thursday night, which included a nearly $9 billion education trust fund budget and a plan to lower the state sales tax on food from 4% to 2%.

via Alabama's News Leader|

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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Alabama Lawmakers Approve Revised Tax Rebate Plan with $150 for Individuals and $300 for Couples.

Alabama lawmakers have approved a one-time tax rebate of $150 for single people and $300 for married couples, which will cost the state an estimated $393 million. The bill now goes to Governor Kay Ivey for approval. The rebate was part of an appropriations package that also included a nearly $9 billion education trust fund budget, a 2% pay raise for public school teachers and K-12 employees, and a plan to lower the state sales tax on food from 4% to 2%. Some lawmakers argued that the money will not go to those who need it the most, but others called it a refund to people who paid state income taxes.

via WLOX|

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education2 years ago•2 min saved

Alabama Education Official Resigns Over 'Woke' Pre-K Training Book

The Secretary of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education, Barbara Cooper, has resigned after Governor Kay Ivey's administration discovered the contents of a pre-K educator resource book that was deemed "woke" and "divisive." The book, titled National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Developmentally Appropriate Practice Book, 4th Edition, contained ideas that perpetuate systems of white privilege and structural racism, which the Ivey administration and the people of Alabama do not believe should be used to influence school children, let alone four-year-olds. Dr. Jan Hume will serve as interim secretary.

via WAFF|

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