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 Union election at Mercedes in Tuscaloosa County begins today After a four month organizing drive, Mercedes workers will vote this week on whether to join the UAW. Chance PhillipsMay 13, 2024
Economy Nick Saban denies UAW endorsement in Alabama union vote controversy Ads suggested that Saban supported the UAW’s efforts to unionize the facility. StaffMay 13, 2024
Economy UAW files more unfair labor practice charges against Mercedes One week before the union election, the UAW filed additional charges against Mercedes with the National Labor Relations Board. Chance PhillipsMay 10, 2024
Economy BCA CEO says Working for Alabama bill signals “a 21st Century approach” “In order to attract and grow 21st Century jobs, Alabama must have a 21st Century approach,” Duncan said. StaffMay 10, 2024
Economy Progressive organizations host pro-UAW rally in Tuscaloosa Mercedes-Benz employees and a former football star discussed why they support the United Auto Workers representing Tuscaloosa workers. Chance PhillipsMay 6, 2024
Economy Addressing a different kind of infrastructure: child care The lack of accessible, affordable and quality child care is often the biggest obstacle to getting workers back in the labor force. Josh MoonApril 24, 2024
Economy Alabama Realtors release March 2024 Economic and Real Estate Report In March, the increase in home sales persisted, with 4,976 sales recorded. StaffApril 24, 2024
Economy March marks third highest container volume on record for the Alabama Port Authority The Alabama Port Authority marked its third-highest month in the history of the Port of Mobile’s container terminal. StaffApril 22, 2024
Economy Partners join team developing new strategic economic growth plan The new strategic economic growth plan will guide the state into the next decade and beyond. StaffApril 22, 2024
Economy Mercedes workers set to vote for union in May Five thousand workers will participate in the vote facilitated by the National Labor Relations Board. Patrick DarringtonApril 19, 2024