MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama lawmakers on Tuesday advanced legislation that would withhold economic incentive dollars from companies that voluntarily recognize a union without holding a secret ballot election.The measure says that companies would be ineligible for economic development incentives if they voluntarily recognize a union after a majority of employees return union-authorization cards — a process sometimes called “card check-off.
“It does not prevent an organization effort. Absolutely not. All it does is require a private vote,” Orr said.as states continue to offer large economic incentives to lure electric vehicle manufacturers and other companies to locate within their borders. The Alabama proposal does not affect companies that are already unionized. It also does not impact incentive package agreements executed before Jan. 1, 2025.2 dead after overnight accident in FairhopeLottery, gambling bill heads to Alabama legislative conference committee for negotiations