Workers at an electric bus plant in Anniston unionized and won double-digit raises
Thanks to a new law, New Flyer would’ve faced severe penalties if they’d voluntarily recognized the union just months later.
Economy
Department of Labor claims Mar-Jac Poultry of Alabama used oppressive child labor
The Department of Labor says children worked “on the kill floor deboning poultry and cutting carcasses” in the Jasper factory.
Alabama’s housing market sustains three consecutive months of positive growth
For the third consecutive month, home sales and active residential listings increased across Alabama.
May 21, 2024
Inflation down, unemployment up in April: Bureau of Labor Statistics
According to preliminary estimates, prices rose 3.4 percent in the last year and unemployment is at 3.9 percent.
Gov. Ivey, BCA, labor react to UAW loss at Mercedes
Gov. Kay Ivey and business leaders celebrated the outcome.
May 20, 2024
United Auto Workers lose union election at Mercedes by 597 votes
With just 44% of the vote, the UAW fails to unionize the Mercedes plant in Vance on the first try.
Mercedes workers share why they support the UAW and think the union will win
With two days left in the Mercedes union election, the United Auto Workers remain optimistic about their odds.
Report: Inflation continues to hinder small business operations
Twenty-two percent of owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem in their business.
May 15, 2024
Co-chair of Poor People’s Campaign gives pro-UAW speech in Montgomery
At the “Moral Monday” event, Bishop William Barber II talked about how his Christian faith informs his support of unions.
Union election at Mercedes in Tuscaloosa County begins today
After a four month organizing drive, Mercedes workers will vote this week on whether to join the UAW.