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The UAW’s union dreams seemed unstoppable. Then came the realities of the South
The United Auto Workers was on a historic six-month run until it got a reminder that when it comes to unions, southern hospitality often gets replaced with hostility. It started last November when the UAW ended decades of concessions to carmakers by ratifying record contracts at Ford, GM and Stellantis. The success inspired southern auto plant workers to launch their own campaigns, starting at Volkswagen in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Corps' Mobile District closes Holt Lock and Dam
Charles Walker, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District. Holt Lock and Dam, Cottondale, Ala., is expected to remain closed for approximately three to five months as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District implements repairs to the structure’s monolith. The Corps closed down the structure on June 22 as a safety precaution after increased cracks and leaks were discovered in the lock’s infrastructure.
Construction progresses on Alabaster’s new amphitheater
The new amphitheater is planned to feature a state-of-the-art sound system, a performing stage, a video board as well as loading and unloading areas for bands and storage. The post Construction progresses on Alabaster’s new amphitheater appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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