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Coal workers' strike in Alabama may be ending — with a big loss for the union

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

A two-year strike in Alabama may be coming to a close with a big loss for the union. Workers at Warrior Met Coal wanted better pay and benefits and are coming away with nothing.

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Alabama coal miners begin their 20th month on strike

Thursday, December 01, 2022

The miners have survived more than 600 days on the picket line, thanks to widespread support and anger at their employer, Warrior Met Coal. Even now, neither side seems ready to budge.

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After decades of neglect, Jackson's Black business district is coming back to life

Sunday, November 13, 2022

Some cities are investing to revitalize their Black business districts. In Jackson, Mississippi, Farish Street has unique challenges as old and new business try to bring commerce back.

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A Jackson, Mississippi suburb decided to create its own water system

Thursday, November 03, 2022

Failing infrastructure left tens of thousands in Jackson, Mississippi without safe tap water for more than a month this summer. For the Jackson suburb of Byram, the solution is to go their own way.

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In Jackson, Miss., volunteers work hard to bring water to residents who need help

Monday, September 05, 2022

Local nonprofits have been delivering water directly to some residents, but the groups are still working on scaling up to dealing with a problem that stretches across the city.

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Volunteers are getting water to Jackson, Mississippi recipients who can't drive

Monday, September 05, 2022

Volunteers in Jackson, Mississippi are organizing deliveries of bottled water to people who cannot reach distribution sites.

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In Jackson, Miss., football goes on despite the water crisis

Saturday, September 03, 2022

Football is a way of life in Jackson, Mississippi. So are boil water notices. The latest water crisis has not stopped fans from filling the stands to support a local college team.

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Dollar store workers in the South have a labor movement. Just don't call it a union

Saturday, September 03, 2022

Unions aren't popular in the South. That's one reason why a labor organizing campaign at Dolllar General stores in Louisiana doesn't use the u-word.

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Inside the survival story of a Mississippi store fighting high inflation

Sunday, August 28, 2022

The Simmons-Wright Company has survived over 100 years by learning to adapt when confronted with every economic challenge that has come its way. Its latest battle? High inflation.

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Country stores — a hallmark of rural life — deal with the challenge of inflation

Monday, August 22, 2022

Country stores are a hallmark of rural life. Many have survived for more than 100 years by learning to adapt. Today, they face a new challenge: inflation.

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A guaranteed income program in rural Georgia hopes to reduce income inequality

Sunday, July 24, 2022

Guaranteed income programs are often associated with big cities. A new program aims to help residents in rural Georgia.

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Struggling Democrats hope growing union support will provide boost in midterms

Wednesday, April 06, 2022

With support for unions at its highest point since 1965, Democrats hope they can capitalize on that sentiment as they struggle to connect with voters on other issues.

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Democrats hope growing union support will boost their showing in midterms

Wednesday, April 06, 2022

Democrats hope to benefit from rising support for unions — even as they face a brutal path to maintaining control of Congress in this fall's midterm elections.

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Striking coal miner says he's ready to go back to work, if they do us right

Friday, April 01, 2022

Coal miners in Alabama have been on strike against Warrior Met Coal for a year. Union members say they are seeking better pay and benefits after making concessions to help the company survive.

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A rodent infestation shut down Family Dollar stores. How one Alabama town is coping

Saturday, February 26, 2022

A Family Dollar in York, Alabama is one of the few shopping options in town. But it's shuttered due to a warehouse rodent infestation.

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Hundreds of Family Dollars close after rodent infestation discovered in warehouse

Saturday, February 26, 2022

Inspectors discovered thousands of rodents at a Family Dollar warehouse, and now hundreds of stores have temporarily closed in order to deal with a recall of possibly contaminated products.

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Unions have enthusiasm, media spotlight. But membership numbers lag

Friday, January 28, 2022

Strikes and organizing efforts at high-profile companies have generated new enthusiasm for organized labor. But numbers tell a different story. Union membership is tied for the lowest level on record.

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Despite labor movement popularity, U.S. union membership is as low as it's ever been

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Strikes and organizing efforts at big companies such as Amazon, Starbucks and John Deere have generated new enthusiasm about the prospects for organized labor. But the numbers tell a different story.

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Why a mailbox continues to loom over Amazon union vote at Alabama warehouse

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

The mailbox was a key reason why labor officials ruled to re-do a union election at Amazon's Alabama warehouse. For the re-vote, the mailbox got moved. The union wants it gone.

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Why many Americans continue to struggle despite trillions of dollars in pandemic aid

Saturday, January 15, 2022

The government provided Americans with a vital financial lifeline during the pandemic, including through the Child Tax Credit. The help improved lives – but for many it still wasn't enough.

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