Opinion Opinion | Congress must act to keep Alabama manufacturing protected, healthy and growing Failure to take quick congressional action will result in manufacturers and manufacturing workers paying a steep price. Will Ainsworth3 hours ago
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 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
Featured Opinion Opinion | There’s way more of us As we watch our lawmakers try again to rip away a small advantage from working people, we should remember there's more of us. Josh MoonDecember 18, 2024
Economy Innovate Alabama celebrates innovation, talent, and progress at 2024 event The event highlighted the crucial role of public officials in supporting Alabama’s innovation economy. StaffDecember 16, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell announces $1.5 million to support job training for Birmingham youth The new funding will be used to expand job training and educational services for Birmingham youth and prepare young workers. StaffDecember 13, 2024
Economy Lt. Gov. Ainsworth visits jobsite, talks red tape and workforce solutions Ainsworth engaged with industry leaders and frontline workers, discussing critical issues impacting the construction industry. StaffDecember 6, 2024
Economy Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor costs rise Labor costs as the single most important problem for business owners rose to 11 percent. StaffDecember 6, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Four actions states are taking to advance apprenticeships The number of active registered apprentices across the country has surged. Josh LaneyNovember 27, 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