Economy Nucor plans $60 million Decatur expansion, adding 60 jobs The Decatur project will boost utility pole production, add inspection space and create 60 jobs as utilities modernize the power grid. Staff13 hours ago
Economy BCA, Chamber of Commerce announce 2024 Alabama Small Business of the Year Award winners The event highlighted the vital role small businesses play in the state’s economy by making up 99.4 percent of businesses in Alabama. StaffNovember 20, 2024
Economy Alabama labor force hits record high, unemployment steady at 2.9 percent Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained steady at 2.9 percent. StaffNovember 18, 2024
Economy NLRB decides captive audience meetings are unlawful in potential boost for unions Unions said captive audience meetings were partially responsible for losses at the Amazon location in Bessemer and the Mercedes plant. Chance PhillipsNovember 14, 2024
Economy Small business optimism rises, but economic challenges persist Seasonally adjusted, a net 31 percent reported raising compensation, down one point from September. StaffNovember 13, 2024
Economy Judge orders a third union election at Amazon warehouse in Bessemer An NLRB judge ruled Amazon violated the law by confiscating union materials, surveilling employees, and threatening plant closure. Chance PhillipsNovember 8, 2024
Economy Alabama trails nation in women’s employment as U.S. rates hit historic high While women’s employment surges nationwide, Alabama faces persistent gaps in workforce participation and wage equity. Bill BrittNovember 1, 2024
Economy NFIB: Small business owners continue to struggle with labor shortages 35 percent of small business owners nationwide reported unfilled job openings. StaffNovember 1, 2024
Economy Realtors release September Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report Alabama recorded 5,340 home sales in September, a decrease of 10.6 percent over last month. StaffOctober 22, 2024
Economy Alabama Woods to Goods Week celebrates state’s forest industry The forest and forest products industry contributes more than $36 billion to Alabama’s economy. StaffOctober 22, 2024
Economy Troublemakers School teaches Alabamians about “taking on the boss, and winning” On Saturday, over a hundred attendees flocked to a Birmingham church to learn about labor organizing in the South. Chance PhillipsOctober 21, 2024