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.

August 23, 2024

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 Jobin

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August 21, 2024

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.

August 21, 2024

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 Jobin

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August 20, 2024

Alabama labor force participation holds steady in July

The participation rate among prime-age workers — those aged 25 to 54 years — increased slightly.

August 19, 2024

Labor organization continues in Alabama as longshoremen strike looms

Contract negotiations broke down between the ILA and the employer association USMX in June.

Alex Jobin

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August 15, 2024

TVA partners with Sweet Grown Alabama to support farmers

Sweet Grown Alabama connects consumers to locally grown products through an online searchable database.

August 15, 2024

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.

August 2, 2024

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.

July 23, 2024