GE Auburn unionization effort canceled days before vote
The unionization attempt was part of a nationwide effort to unionize workers at General Electric factories.
Economy
NeXolve’s polymer film material receives Innovate Alabama grant
The company’s hope is to increase its production and provide its innovative aerospace materials even more efficiently.
October 27, 2022
Online job ads in September up 18.7 percent from last year
The monthly total of online job ads for September 2022 is down 8.1 percent versus the previous month.
October 26, 2022
Wage Gap task force begins hashing out policy recommendations
One of the most prominent recommendations discussed by the task force was banning the discussion of salary history.
Gov. Ivey announces September unemployment rate holds strong at record low 2.6 percent
Over the year, wage and salary employment increased by 53,800, representing the largest year-to-date growth of 2.6 percent.
October 21, 2022
New $600M beverage park to bring up to 280 jobs to Montgomery
The beverage park will include a 1.7 million-square-foot production facility. The first bottles are expected to come off the line in 2025.
Another record-breaking month for the Port Authority
2022 volumes are now 14 percent higher than 2021 volumes.
October 14, 2022
Inflation continues to weigh on small business optimism
Thirty percent of owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem.
October 12, 2022
BCA, Alabama Technology Network announces 2022 Manufacturer of the Year winners
Since its inception over 20 years ago, the Manufacturer of the Year Awards have recognized the state’s top manufacturers.
October 10, 2022
Expert tells Alabama wage gap task force how to strengthen Equal Pay Act
An expert told the task force it still "pays to discriminate" under Alabama's current equal pay law and suggested changes to strengthen protections.