Economy Alabama Real Estate Report offers good news for both home buyers, sellers Alabama recorded 5,168 home sales in November, a 5.9 percent increase over October’s figures. Staff16 hours ago
Economy Birmingham Mayor Woodfin agrees to federal “Good Jobs Principles” Alongside acting Secretary of Labor Su, Birmingham Mayor Woodfin announced his support for the Department of Labor’s Good Jobs Principles. Chance PhillipsJune 14, 2024
Economy Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su visits New Flyer plant in Anniston The acting secretary of labor visited the Anniston New Flyer plant, where workers unionized and won significant raises this year. Chance PhillipsJune 13, 2024
Economy NLRB General Counsel Abruzzo spreads awareness of key labor law precedent During a recent online panel, labor law experts spoke about the challenges union organizers face in the South. Chance PhillipsJune 12, 2024
Economy Small Business Uncertainty Index reaches highest level since 2020 The Uncertainty Index rose nine points to 85, the highest reading since November 2020. StaffJune 12, 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