Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey talks unionization and gambling in Huntsville speech

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – Governor Kay Ivey spoke in Huntsville on Monday and maintained her stance against auto workers unionizing.

During her speech, Ivey said, “Alabama is not Michigan, Huntsville and Tuscaloosa are not Detroit.”

A rally is set for Monday night in Montgomery to support Hyundai workers who are attempting to join the United Auto Workers union.

She said these unionization efforts could open Alabama plants up to layoffs and even closures.

Ivey also touched on lawmakers’ failed attempt to legalize gambling. She says she was hoping the issues would be on your ballot this fall, but it just wasnt in the cards.

“Gambling, if it comes up we’ll deal with it again,” Ivey said. “My interest in that bill was to give the people the chance to vote and I’m sorry they didnt get that chance.”

Ivey ended her speech touting her efforts to boost education and broadband access across the state.

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