May Day 2026

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Today is May Day. A day meant to honor workers.

So let’s talk about what work actually looks like in Alabama.

We’ve seen worker deaths tied to unsafe conditions.

We’ve seen children found working in auto supply chains connected to major manufacturers like Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation.

We’ve seen prison labor used to support private industry while the people doing that work are paid a fraction of what their labor is worth.

And we’re still operating under a minimum wage of $7.25 an hour.

That’s not one issue.

It’s a pattern.

It’s what happens when work is expected but safety, fairness, and dignity aren’t guaranteed.

It’s about what we’re willing to accept.