Economy National labor market remained stable in June with 206,000 new jobs According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, most measures of labor market performance barely changed between May and June. Chance PhillipsJuly 8, 2024
Economy Unemployment rate ticks up slightly despite 272,000 new jobs While unemployment did tick up slightly in May, a 4 percent unemployment rate is still historically low. Chance PhillipsJune 10, 2024
Economy Southern breakfast chain Waffle House announces company wide raises The Union of Southern Service Workers has taken credit for Waffle House increasing base pay and introducing seniority bonuses. Chance PhillipsJune 10, 2024
Economy Small business compensation plans fall to lowest level since 2021 A net 18 percent of small business owners plan to raise compensation in the next three months. StaffJune 7, 2024
Economy Ivey marks opening of venture focusing on pristine Alabama spring water Alabama Mineral Springs LLC officially started production Wednesday at a $6 million bottling plant. Jacob HolmesJune 6, 2024
Economy Toyota Alabama to expand production, creating 350 new jobs The growth project pushes the total investment in Toyota Alabama to more than $1.7 billion. StaffJune 6, 2024
Economy Unfair labor practice charges are filed against Alabama postal workers unions In recent months, individuals have filed multiple unfair labor practice charges against postal workers’ unions in Northern and Central Alabama. Chance PhillipsJune 3, 2024
Economy Department of Labor files complaint against Hyundai for child labor in Luverne factory The Department of Labor is seeking all profits Hyundai and other companies made by hiring children in an Alabama factory. Chance PhillipsMay 31, 2024
Economy Alabama residents might file their taxes for free in 2025 thanks to IRS program Alabama will have to opt in for state residents to file tax returns through the IRS’ free Direct File program. Chance PhillipsMay 31, 2024
Economy 15,000 workers in Alabama are paid minimum wage or below: report The number of Alabama workers earning the minimum wage or less increased by 50 percent between 2022 and 2023. Chance PhillipsMay 29, 2024
Economy UAW petitions National Labor Relations Board to rerun Mercedes election The UAW’s latest filing adds to the list of legal complaints and investigations Mercedes is currently facing. Chance PhillipsMay 27, 2024