Economy

Job openings in Alabama unchanged in April, separations down

Recent reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show the Alabama labor market remains tight, even as unemployment ticked up.

June 27, 2024

The site is ultimately expected to be home to about 800,000 square feet of commercial space for a biomedical innovation corridor.

June 27, 2024

UAW’s Shawn Fain accuses Mercedes management of “blaming the union rather than keeping their commitments to make improvements for workers.”

June 21, 2024

This increase is positive news for potential sellers looking to list their home.

June 21, 2024

Alongside acting Secretary of Labor Su, Birmingham Mayor Woodfin announced his support for the Department of Labor’s Good Jobs Principles.

June 14, 2024

The acting secretary of labor visited the Anniston New Flyer plant, where workers unionized and won significant raises this year.

June 13, 2024

During a recent online panel, labor law experts spoke about the challenges union organizers face in the South.

June 12, 2024

The Uncertainty Index rose nine points to 85, the highest reading since November 2020.

June 12, 2024

While unemployment did tick up slightly in May, a 4 percent unemployment rate is still historically low.

June 10, 2024

The Union of Southern Service Workers has taken credit for Waffle House increasing base pay and introducing seniority bonuses.

June 10, 2024