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 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
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