State SPLC Union demands removal of CEO Huang The union is also asking leadership to negotiate a reversal of recent layoffs. Jacob HolmesSeptember 10, 2024
Economy AT&T workers on strike over alleged unfair labor practices AT&T workers have been out of work for the past 19 days as they call on the company to come to the negotiating table. Jacob HolmesSeptember 5, 2024
Legislature Pre-filed bill would require unemployed to seek more jobs Alabama has had an unemployment rate under 3 percent for the past three years. Jacob HolmesAugust 27, 2024
State Alabama Organized Labor Awards Foundation banquet honors state leaders This year’s top honor, the 2024 Labor Person of the Year award, was presented to Brandon Cardwell. StaffAugust 14, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | It’s past time to end child labor: No ifs, ands, or buts Medicaid expansion might not be a bipartisan issue, but we still have a healthily bipartisan pro-child labor caucus in Montgomery. Chance PhillipsMay 24, 2024
Legislature House passes bill to require secret ballot union vote at businesses receiving incentives Opponents say unions are necessary to empower them to fight for fait pay and benefits. Patrick DarringtonApril 24, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Economic stability vs. union promises: A critical choice for Hyundai workers In its recruitment efforts, the UAW is dangling the lure of false promises it cannot keep. Kyle SearcyFebruary 20, 2024
Economy Alabama Workforce Council releases annual report It outlines policy recommendations to further solidify Alabama as a leader in workforce development. StaffFebruary 2, 2024
Economy Alabama’s union membership increased for 2nd year, report finds There were also increases for workers whose jobs are covered by unions but are not members of unions themselves. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 25, 2024
Economy Alabama’s labor force participation rate increases to 57.1 percent Alabama’s November unemployment rate was 2.4 percent, up slightly from 2.3 percent in October. StaffJanuary 2, 2024