Southern breakfast chain Waffle House announces company wide raises
The Union of Southern Service Workers has taken credit for Waffle House increasing base pay and introducing seniority bonuses.
Economy
Small business compensation plans fall to lowest level since 2021
A net 18 percent of small business owners plan to raise compensation in the next three months.
June 7, 2024
Ivey marks opening of venture focusing on pristine Alabama spring water
Alabama Mineral Springs LLC officially started production Wednesday at a $6 million bottling plant.
Toyota Alabama to expand production, creating 350 new jobs
The growth project pushes the total investment in Toyota Alabama to more than $1.7 billion.
June 6, 2024
Unfair labor practice charges are filed against Alabama postal workers unions
In recent months, individuals have filed multiple unfair labor practice charges against postal workers’ unions in Northern and Central Alabama.
Department of Labor files complaint against Hyundai for child labor in Luverne factory
The Department of Labor is seeking all profits Hyundai and other companies made by hiring children in an Alabama factory.
Alabama residents might file their taxes for free in 2025 thanks to IRS program
Alabama will have to opt in for state residents to file tax returns through the IRS’ free Direct File program.
15,000 workers in Alabama are paid minimum wage or below: report
The number of Alabama workers earning the minimum wage or less increased by 50 percent between 2022 and 2023.
UAW petitions National Labor Relations Board to rerun Mercedes election
The UAW’s latest filing adds to the list of legal complaints and investigations Mercedes is currently facing.
Report outlines roadmap for Black Belt to be leading ecotourism destination
The report provides a roadmap for how to transform Black Belt tourism into a catalyst for economic development.
May 24, 2024