Prisons Alabama organization receives $1.5 million to help inmates re-enter society The Southwest Alabama Partnership for Training and Employment was awarded a $1.5 million Pathway Home grant to help reduce recidivism. Chance PhillipsJuly 9, 2024
Courts Judge denies preliminary injunction in Mar-Jac Poultry child labor case Mar-Jac Poultry has filed a counterclaim against the Department of Labor and is seeking almost $20 million in damages. Chance PhillipsJuly 5, 2024
Congress UMWA attacks Rep. Aderholt over silica dust regulations A subcommittee that Aderholt chairs supported cutting funding for a regulation meant to prevent coal miners from developing black lung. Chance PhillipsJuly 4, 2024
National U.S. Department of Labor proposes new protections for workers in extreme heat Alabama workers might soon enjoy additional protections from extreme heat thanks to new rules proposed by the Department of Labor. Chance PhillipsJuly 3, 2024
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 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 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
Economy April unemployment rate hits new record low of 2.2 percent It's down from March’s rate of 2.3 percent, and below April 2022’s rate of 2.5 percent. StaffMay 22, 2023
State As child labor scandal grows, Hyundai provides details of a crackdown on suppliers Various investigations have found numerous child workers at Hyundai suppliers all over Alabama. Josh MoonFebruary 14, 2023