Economy Conecuh Sausage expanding to Andalusia in $58 million growth project The expansion will create 110 jobs. StaffFebruary 15, 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’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 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
Economy German appliance maker Miele selects Alabama for its first U.S. factory The world’s leading manufacturer of premium domestic appliances has selected Opelika as the location for a U.S. manufacturing hub. StaffDecember 8, 2023
Economy Alabama Arise report urges wage and working condition reforms for autoworkers The auto industry employs over 44,000 individuals. But the report underscores a pressing need for reform. Bill BrittDecember 1, 2023
Economy Alabama’s labor crisis under scrutiny by House Commission amid record growth Although Alabama boasts the seventh lowest unemployment rate nationally, its labor force participation lingers at 57.2 percent. StaffOctober 31, 2023
Economy Birmingham scores Federal Tech Hub Spot, competes for $75M funding boost Beyond recognition, this designation creates the potential for thousands of jobs for Alabamians from various walks of life. StaffOctober 23, 2023
Economy Alabama hits record employment, but deep disparities in Black Belt Region persist While the state revels in historic job numbers, nearly 50,000 Alabamians have stopped looking for jobs altogether. StaffOctober 20, 2023
Economy Lt. Gov. Ainsworth: Alabama primed to become ‘Workforce Engine of the Southeast’ The Lieutenant Governor’s Commission on 21st Century Workforce met Wednesday in Birmingham. StaffOctober 20, 2023