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 Britt2 days ago
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
Education Scholarship application open for residents interested in automotive manufacturing careers The scholarships will support students enrolled in programs associated with automotive manufacturing careers. StaffOctober 13, 2023
Economy Alabama’s labor force participation rate remains unchanged at 57 percent Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted August unemployment rate held steady at its record low 2.1 percent. StaffSeptember 18, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Addressing Alabama’s labor shortage The U.S. Chamber classified Alabama as one of the "most severe" labor and worker shortage states. Nathaniel LedbetterSeptember 7, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Labor Day is a tribute to those who manufacture, build and grow Labor Day is a tribute to American labor, to those who manufacture, build, and grow things that make our lives better. Maury D. GastonSeptember 4, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Fixing Alabama’s worker shortage The Alabama Community College System is uniquely positioned to help advance the workforce landscape. Jimmy BakerSeptember 4, 2023