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.
Economy
NFIB: Small business owners continue to struggle with labor shortages
35 percent of small business owners nationwide reported unfilled job openings.
November 1, 2024
Realtors release September Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Alabama recorded 5,340 home sales in September, a decrease of 10.6 percent over last month.
October 22, 2024
Alabama Woods to Goods Week celebrates state’s forest industry
The forest and forest products industry contributes more than $36 billion to Alabama’s economy.
October 22, 2024
Troublemakers School teaches Alabamians about “taking on the boss, and winning”
On Saturday, over a hundred attendees flocked to a Birmingham church to learn about labor organizing in the South.
Alabama Starbucks workers dream of a union contract
Two years after Starbucks locations in Birmingham and Scottsboro unionized, workers may finally see a first contract by year-end.
Innovate Alabama makes landmark investment in Huntsville’s Kalm Therapeutics
Kalm is InvestAL’s largest and first life science investment to date.
Alabama Department of Labor releases data on top jobs in August
Top jobs in Alabama included registered nurses, retail salespersons, and supervisors of retail sales workers.
October 9, 2024
Alabama’s new economic plan identifies 8 key sectors for future economic growth
North Alabama Area Labor Council president Jacob Morrison argues it’s unlikely a McKinsey-developed economic strategic plan will help working-class Alabamians.
2024 Alabama Retailers of the Year named
Former Retailers of the Year chose three Alabama Retailer of the Year winners based on annual sales volume.
October 1, 2024