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.
Economy
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.
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.
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
Home prices and number of sales continue to rise: Alabama Realtors
During a national housing crisis, home prices in Alabama have kept increasing but still remain below historic peaks.
National labor market remained stable in June with 206,000 new jobs
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, most measures of labor market performance barely changed between May and June.