Economy Small business optimism up slightly, but inflation, labor quality still challenging NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index increased 1.6 points in June to 91.0 but remains lower than average. StaffJuly 12, 2023
Economy Small business survey: Inflation surpasses labor as No. 1 concern Twenty-five percent of owners nationwide listed inflation as their single most important problem. StaffJune 14, 2023
Economy Labor quality surpasses inflation as No. 1 problem facing small business Labor quality was the top business problem at 24 percent, with inflation in second place at 23 percent. StaffMay 10, 2023
Opinion Opinion | A new twist of the knife from Warrior Met Coal The miners continue pushing for a fair contract, but this week, the company threw yet another wrench into the works. Kim KellyApril 10, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Labor Day is a tribute to those who manufacture, build and grow We observe Labor Day not to usher in football season but to honor those who labor. Maury D. GastonSeptember 5, 2022
Economy Inflation, supply chain send small business optimism to a 48-year low Twenty-three percent said that labor quality was their top business problem, behind inflation. StaffJune 15, 2022
Economy Inflation overtakes labor quality as top business problem for small businesses Thirty-one percent of owners reported that inflation was the single most important problem in their business. StaffApril 13, 2022
Legislature House passes bill requiring unemployed to seek 3 jobs per week Under current Alabama Department of Labor regulations, only one contact is required each week. Jacob HolmesApril 7, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | It’s time for Alabama workers to take a stand — for themselves Companies have no problem doing what's best for their survival. It's time for employees to do the same. Josh MoonApril 5, 2022
Opinion Opinion | The workers that got us here: A Labor Day reflection "Here’s to another year of fighting for a better future for Alabama’s working people." Bren RileySeptember 6, 2021