Economy Alabama among six states with unemployment increases in November Alabama, Maine, and Mississippi saw the greatest increases in their respective unemployment rates. Alex Jobin11 hours ago
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
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