Al Neal

Al Neal is a human-interest columnist and photographer for People’s World writing on politics, labor, the general ruckus in professional sports, and everything in between. He spent a decade working in the trade union movement with various locals across the country and currently serves as Dir. of Education and Advocacy for the St. Louis Workers’ Education Society.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Al Neal

Sports

NFL Players Union wins grievance against the Jacksonville Jaguars
December 17, 2019 By Al Neal
Waking up to the news of another union victory in professional sports is, in this sportswriter’s opinion, the best way to start any chilly December day.
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Environment

David vs. Goliath: Small town’s residents fight oil and mining giant
December 10, 2019 By Al Neal
Oral arguments revealed the Supreme Court appeared to be leaning against residents' claim that they can seek damages outside the purview of the EPA's Superfund clean-up efforts at the Anaconda mining site in Montana.
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Labor

Scorsese’s ‘The Irishman” through the eyes of a once and former Teamster
December 5, 2019 By Al Neal
For all the things the film did well, it failed to portray the Teamsters union properly and accurately.
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Sports

Saving the minor leagues: Bernie Sanders jumps into the fight
December 3, 2019 By Al Neal
For the presidential candidate, and independent senator from Vermont the plan is “an absolute disaster for baseball fans, workers and communities throughout the country.”
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Sports

Calgary Flames investigate allegations of racism
November 26, 2019 By Al Neal
The next move is all yours NHL commissioner Gary Bettman…choose wisely.
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Opinion

Taking down “The Boss”: RICO and the crimes of a corrupt president
November 25, 2019 By Al Neal
Were this a civil matter, the case would’ve been closed by now, and Trump would be sporting an orange jumpsuit to match his orange tan.
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Sports

Miami Dolphins running back released from team following domestic violence arrest
November 20, 2019 By Al Neal
The fact that the Miami Dolphins are the worst team in the NFL is an ostensible truth; is there anyone out there who would dispute it?
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Sports

In the RedZone: Kaepernick’s unusual NFL tryout
November 19, 2019 By Al Neal
It will come as no surprise to find out blacklisted, ex-NFL quarterback Colin Kapernick’s scheduled NFL tryout in Atlanta, Saturday, Nov. 16—audition—was nothing more than a PR stunt by the league.
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