A monthslong hearing is beginning on Thursday, April 25 to decide the future of the unionization campaign at Amazon's Bessemer warehouse. The results could reportedly decide if workers will have an opportunity to hold a third union election.
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Birmingham is opening the Tamika Hall Sensory Room at Boutwell Auditorium, a project supported by the nonprofit KultureCity in honor of Autism Acceptance Month. The city states the collaborations emphasizes the dedication to inclusivity and support for individuals with sensory needs, reflecting a broader commitment to create sensory-inclusive environments.
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North Alabama residents and beyond are invited to participate in free yoga classes taking place in Huntsville communities and various spots around town. Registration is open for Huntsville Yoga Week, scheduled for May 6 through May 12.
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The city of Mobile is inviting the community to take part in a 3.5-mile fun run around the Hank Aaron Loop on Saturday, April 27. The second annual Lope the Loop is designed to accommodate all abilities from runners, walkers, wheelchair users, cyclists, parents with children and leashed dogs.
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The City of Mobile Office of Supplier Diversity and Community Affairs Department will host a free financial boot camp for interested community members on Saturday, April 27. This is for those looking to improve their personal finances or start a business.
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Mobile has released a redacted copy of a review examining practices within the city's police department. Former U.S. Attorney Kenyen Brown conducted the probe at the request of Mayor Sandy Stimpson and resulted in Police Chief Paul Prine being placed on administrative leave.
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The Alabama Senate has voted for legislation meant to ensure President Joe Biden will appear on the state’s November ballot. The legislation mirrors accommodations made four years ago for then-President Donald Trump.
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Alabama lawmakers have voted to withhold economic incentive dollars from companies that voluntarily recognize a union without holding a secret ballot election. The legislation would impact future incentive packages.
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Alabama lawmakers have advanced legislation to ban teacher-led discussions on sexual orientation and gender identity in public school classrooms through eighth grade. It would also ban teachers from wearing Pride flags or similar symbols at school.
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Employees at a Volkswagen factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, overwhelmingly voted to join the United Auto Workers union Friday in a historic first test of the UAW's renewed effort to organize nonunion factories. All eyes now turn to Alabama’s North American Mercedes Benz plant, which is set for a union vote next month.
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The warden of an Alabama prison was arrested on drug charges, officials with the state prison system confirmed.
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NASA is preparing for a planned May launch of an Atlas-V rocket, built in Alabama. The booster is set to carry the first crewed flight of Boeing’s Starliner space capsule to the International Space Station. Once the vehicle docks with the orbiting outpost, there will be a meeting of two “penguins."
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The Better Business Bureau of North Alabama is a non-profit who has been hosting the annual ‘Shred Day’s.’ The event will consist of four opportunities across the state each held on a Saturday throughout the months of April and May.
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The Alabama Senate advanced legislation aimed at strengthening the state's weak open records law by setting deadlines to respond to requests to view public documents.