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.
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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.
April unemployment rate hits new record low of 2.2 percent
It's down from March’s rate of 2.3 percent, and below April 2022’s rate of 2.5 percent.
May 22, 2023
As child labor scandal grows, Hyundai provides details of a crackdown on suppliers
Various investigations have found numerous child workers at Hyundai suppliers all over Alabama.
Gov. Kay Ivey and ADOL encourage veteran hiring
Alabama employers can hire veterans by applying to and participating in the Hire Vets Medallion Award Program.
February 10, 2023
Alabama ending federally funded pandemic unemployment aid
Gov. Kay Ivey said the state's participation in all federal pandemic aid programs will end June 19.
Sewell votes in favor of National Apprenticeship Act
The bill would invest more than $3.5 billion to create nearly one million new apprenticeship opportunities.
Sewell announces $4 Million federal grant for the Dannon Project
Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, announced Wednesday a $4 million federal grant to be awarded to the Dannon Project through the U.S. Department of Labor’s Pathway Home grant program. The Pathway Home program focuses on assisting justice involved individuals with community re-entry and employment. “As we continue to reexamine systems of racial inequity and oppression, I … Continued
Governor says there will be no special session before August
Wednesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) told legislators that there will be no special session prior to August because the state’s budget numbers will not be in before July 15. The Governor told the legislators in a video conference that all options are on the table on whether or not there will be a special … Continued
Legislators briefed on coronavirus crisis
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and her team on Thursday briefed state legislators on the latest developments on the coronavirus crisis that has gripped the state for the last ten weeks. State Public Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris told legislators that the state has 13,058 confirmed cases of coronavirus infection. 528 Alabamians have died from COVID-19 … Continued