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 Alabama exports totaled $27.4 billion in 2023, eclipsing previous record The value of last year’s exports rose 6 percent from the previous year’s total of $25.5 billion. StaffFebruary 13, 2024
Economy Alabama Realtors release 2023 Economic and Real Estate Report Alabama witnessed a substantial 30.5 percent annual decrease in home sales activity in 2023. StaffFebruary 6, 2024
Economy Ivey: Port of Mobile had nearly $100 billion impact on Alabama economy In addition to a statewide economic impact of $98.3 billion, the Port supports 351,359 jobs in Alabama. Jacob HolmesFebruary 2, 2024
Economy Alabama Workforce Council releases annual report It outlines policy recommendations to further solidify Alabama as a leader in workforce development. StaffFebruary 2, 2024
Economy Hyundai workers “stand up” to announce unionization campaign to join UAW Based on testimonies from workers at both Mercedes and Hyundai, joining the UAW would help in attempting to obtain better working conditions and a... Patrick DarringtonFebruary 1, 2024
Economy Alabama’s union membership increased for 2nd year, report finds There were also increases for workers whose jobs are covered by unions but are not members of unions themselves. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 25, 2024
Economy Lt. Governor’s workforce commission recommends “historic, transformative” changes The plans include creating a new cabinet position to address the state's workforce development needs. StaffJanuary 24, 2024
Economy Ainsworth, Reed, BCA president and legislators to talk Workforce Transformation Plan The bipartisan commission is now preparing legislation to transform the state’s workforce initiatives. StaffJanuary 23, 2024
Economy Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report Mortgage rates, which are considered among the most important factors in real estate sales, have decreased by more than a percentage point. StaffJanuary 23, 2024
Economy Alabama’s labor force participation rate increases to 57.2 percent The number of people counted as employed increased by 40,194 over the year to a record high. StaffJanuary 22, 2024