Workers’ rights are human rights. Labor unions uplift workers and our communities. When we work together, we can have a louder voice in Montgomery for working-class Alabamians. Working together, we can fight for an Alabama where all people have resources and opportunities to reach their potential to live happy, productive lives!
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About us
Alabama Arise is a statewide, member-led nonprofit organization advancing public policies to improve the lives of Alabamians who are marginalized by poverty. Our membership includes faith-based, community, nonprofit and civic groups, labor, grassroots leaders and individuals from across Alabama. Our members select our annual legislative agenda, focusing on the issues that matter most to alleviate poverty and its effects.
How you can help
Your organization (such as local unions, labor councils, churches, retiree chapters, etc.) can join as a member group. You also can join as an individual with a donation of any amount. Follow us on social media and sign up for our email list. Invite us to speak at your meeting. And spread the word to your friends, family, coworkers and the rest of your network!
Why join Arise
Member groups can propose issues for our legislative agenda and choose delegates to vote. Delegates and individual members then vote on our legislative priorities, which are presented at our Annual Meeting each fall. As members, you’ll stay in the loop with our Daily News Digest, legislative updates, newsletters and more. And by joining our coalition, you’ll be amplifying our shared voice as we fight for working people!
How Arise supports worker power
- Fighting to toughen, rather than weaken, child labor laws
- Active member of the Coalition for Community Benefits, including fighting against legislation targeting voluntary recognition of unions
- Fighting for paid parental leave
- Fighting for fully and equitably funded public schools and against voucher/privatization schemes
- Working to reduce poverty by advocating for adequate state budgets, tax reform, Medicaid expansion, public transportation, criminal justice reform and more
- Released The State of Working Alabama 2023, a deep dive into pay inequities and working conditions in Alabama’s auto industry
- Voluntarily recognized the union when staff organized with CWA 3908
Join ATU 770, Central Alabama Labor Federation, Jobs to Move America, North Alabama Area Labor Council and the rest of our growing coalition at Alabama Arise!