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 Report outlines roadmap for Black Belt to be leading ecotourism destination The report provides a roadmap for how to transform Black Belt tourism into a catalyst for economic development. StaffMay 24, 2024
Economy Workers at an electric bus plant in Anniston unionized and won double-digit raises Thanks to a new law, New Flyer would’ve faced severe penalties if they’d voluntarily recognized the union just months later. Chance PhillipsMay 22, 2024
Economy Department of Labor claims Mar-Jac Poultry of Alabama used oppressive child labor The Department of Labor says children worked “on the kill floor deboning poultry and cutting carcasses” in the Jasper factory. Chance PhillipsMay 22, 2024
Economy Alabama’s housing market sustains three consecutive months of positive growth For the third consecutive month, home sales and active residential listings increased across Alabama. StaffMay 21, 2024
Economy Inflation down, unemployment up in April: Bureau of Labor Statistics According to preliminary estimates, prices rose 3.4 percent in the last year and unemployment is at 3.9 percent. Chance PhillipsMay 20, 2024
Economy Gov. Ivey, BCA, labor react to UAW loss at Mercedes Gov. Kay Ivey and business leaders celebrated the outcome. StaffMay 20, 2024
Economy United Auto Workers lose union election at Mercedes by 597 votes With just 44% of the vote, the UAW fails to unionize the Mercedes plant in Vance on the first try. Chance PhillipsMay 17, 2024
Economy Mercedes workers share why they support the UAW and think the union will win With two days left in the Mercedes union election, the United Auto Workers remain optimistic about their odds. Chance PhillipsMay 16, 2024
Economy Report: Inflation continues to hinder small business operations Twenty-two percent of owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem in their business. StaffMay 15, 2024
Economy Co-chair of Poor People’s Campaign gives pro-UAW speech in Montgomery At the “Moral Monday” event, Bishop William Barber II talked about how his Christian faith informs his support of unions. Chance PhillipsMay 14, 2024