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Alabama's Republican Governor Just Signed 'Appalling' Legislation Into Law
The Republican-backed measure strips economic development incentives from companies that voluntarily recognize unions. It could face a court challenge.
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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) announced Monday that she has signed a bill into law punishing employers that make it easier for their employees to bargain collectively.
The law, known as Senate Bill 231, bars companies from receiving state economic incentives if they voluntarily recognize their workers’ unions, rather than forcing them to vote on whether to unionize in secret-ballot elections. Affected companies could lose grants, loans and tax credits starting next year.