Economy Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant Sixteen of 19 workers at the Gaylord Chemical facility in Tuscaloosa voted to join the International Chemical Workers Union. Chance Phillips2 hours ago
Economy Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight According to the NFIB, 35 percent of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill. Staff2 hours ago
Economy Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair talks first year in office, 2025 plans McNair began her tenure as Commerce Secretary on Jan. 1, 2024, after Gov. Kay Ivey appointed her. Wesley Walter3 days ago
Economy Sweet Grown Alabama changes membership levels to flat $100 annual fee The change comes in response to financial support from the state legislature and corporate sponsors. Staff3 days ago
Economy Manufacture Alabama highlights 2024 successes in workforce and advocacy A standout accomplishment of the legislative year was the passage of the Child Care Tax Credit, a transformative policy championed by Manufacture Alabama. Bill BrittJanuary 3, 2025
Economy Over 1,000 H1-B visa recipients work in Alabama as Trump allies debate the program Trump has been critical of the program in the past and restricted foreign worker visas during his first term. Alex JobinJanuary 1, 2025
Economy Alabama among six states with unemployment increases in November Alabama, Maine, and Mississippi saw the greatest increases in their respective unemployment rates. Alex JobinDecember 24, 2024
Economy Birmingham Starbucks workers to spend the holidays on the picket line Union workers at the Midtown Starbucks in Birmingham are preparing to strike today, protesting lack of progress in contract negotiations. Chance PhillipsDecember 24, 2024
Economy Alabama job ads drop 1.6 percent in November, top employers revealed Huntsville Hospital emerged as the leading employer in the state for the month, posting 1,089 job ads. StaffDecember 24, 2024
Economy Alabama Real Estate Report offers good news for both home buyers, sellers Alabama recorded 5,168 home sales in November, a 5.9 percent increase over October’s figures. StaffDecember 20, 2024