Economy Mercedes workers file federal charges with NLRB to stop union busting Since the initial announcement seeking to join the UAW, workers have stated that Mercedes-Benz has begun retaliating against them for being pro-union. Patrick Darrington19 hours ago
Economy Small business owners’ optimism improving, but almost half report unfilled positions An NFIB survey found that 44 percent of small business owners had job openings they couldn't fill. Micah DanneyMay 14, 2021
Economy Alabama ending federally funded pandemic unemployment aid Gov. Kay Ivey said the state's participation in all federal pandemic aid programs will end June 19. Eddie BurkhalterMay 10, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims increased last week Eighty percent of last week's claims were estimated to be due to the pandemic. Micah DanneyMay 7, 2021
Economy Department of Commerce highlights businesses creating jobs in rural Alabama The Alabama Department of Commerce highlighted a number of successful businesses making products in rural Alabama. Brandon MoseleyMay 6, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims decreased last week Of the new claims, 6,952 are estimated to be related to COVID-19, representing 80 percent. StaffApril 30, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims decreased last week Of the new claims, 86 percent were estimated to be related to the pandemic. Micah DanneyApril 23, 2021
Economy Secretary of State waives $25 Certificate of Existence fee for businesses applying for aid The deadline to apply for a paycheck protection program loan has been extended from March 31 to May 31. StaffApril 22, 2021
Economy Hyundai premieres the new 2022 Santa Cruz The new 2022 Santa Cruz will begin production in Montgomery this summer. Brandon MoseleyApril 22, 2021
Economy Report ranks Alabama high for economic momentum in 2021 The index ranks states based on their most recent performance in three important measures of economic vitality. StaffApril 20, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims decreased last week The percentage of claims reported to be due to the pandemic dropped from 76 percent three weeks ago to 30 percent last week. Micah DanneyApril 17, 2021