Opinion Opinion | Economic stability vs. union promises: A critical choice for Hyundai workers In its recruitment efforts, the UAW is dangling the lure of false promises it cannot keep. Kyle SearcyFebruary 20, 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 Reports: Electric vehicles spark positive economic momentum American consumers purchased more than 300,000 EVs in the third quarter of 2023 to set a new sales record. StaffOctober 19, 2023
State Groups demand Hyundai raise standards after child labor scandals, worker death Labor and community leaders from two states called on Hyundai America CEO José Muñoz to negotiate a Community Benefits Agreement. StaffAugust 29, 2023
Economy Area Development Magazine recognizes Alabama third year in a row Area Development considered the $10.1 billion of capital investment put toward several projects in the state during 2022. Samuel StettheimerJune 8, 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
State Activist financial group urges Hyundai to complete human rights assessment The demand comes after at least four factories in Alabama employed children in the manufacturing of parts for Hyundai and Kia. John H. GlennJanuary 26, 2023
News Hyundai COO orders investigation into child labor usage The Department of Labor levied labor violations against SL Alabama LLC, one of the two suppliers who allegedly used underage workers. John H. GlennOctober 20, 2022
Courts Labor Dept. charges Hyundai supplier with child labor violation SL Alabama is the second Hyundai supplier over the last year to have been accused of violating the state's child labor laws. John H. GlennOctober 11, 2022
State 20-plus community groups pen open letter to Hyundai over alleged child labor The groups demand Hyundai stop using child labor and enter into negotiations for a community benefits agreement. John H. GlennSeptember 26, 2022