Economy Ivey celebrates “Made in the USA” Day with praise for Alabama manufacturers Gov. Ivey honors Alabama’s $50B manufacturing sector and its 290,000 workers for driving economic growth and global exports. Staff3 days ago
Economy Sen. Britt breaks ground on Enterprise State C. C. Workforce Development Center The center will address workforce training needs in Coffee County and the Wiregrass. StaffAugust 23, 2024
Economy Alabama union membership down 23.2 percent since 2013, but beginning to rise Union membership in Alabama has actually been on the rise since 2021. Alex JobinAugust 21, 2024
Economy Alabama’s real estate market ended July with rising sales and strong economic performance With 6,136 home sales, July marked the sixth consecutive month of increasing sales, showing a 13.1 percent rise. StaffAugust 21, 2024
Economy Alabama AT&T workers go on strike Negotiations between the CWA and AT&T have broken down, with the CWA alleging that the corporation has not been negotiating in good faith. Alex JobinAugust 20, 2024
Economy Alabama labor force participation holds steady in July The participation rate among prime-age workers — those aged 25 to 54 years — increased slightly. StaffAugust 19, 2024
Economy Labor organization continues in Alabama as longshoremen strike looms Contract negotiations broke down between the ILA and the employer association USMX in June. Alex JobinAugust 15, 2024
Economy TVA partners with Sweet Grown Alabama to support farmers Sweet Grown Alabama connects consumers to locally grown products through an online searchable database. StaffAugust 15, 2024
Economy NFIB Jobs Report: Main Street compensation plans fall as labor costs grow A net 18 percent of small business owners plan to raise compensation in the next three months. StaffAugust 2, 2024
Economy Nurses, retail salespersons and retail supervisors are the top jobs in June In June 2024, there were 82,270 job ads posted in Alabama, representing a monthly increase of 3.3 percent. StaffJuly 23, 2024
Economy Home prices and number of sales continue to rise: Alabama Realtors During a national housing crisis, home prices in Alabama have kept increasing but still remain below historic peaks. Chance PhillipsJuly 22, 2024