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Hyundai workers “stand up” to announce unionization campaign to join UAW

Based on testimonies from workers at both Mercedes and Hyundai, joining the UAW would help in attempting to obtain better working conditions and a better quality of life.

February 1, 2024

Reports: Electric vehicles spark positive economic momentum

American consumers purchased more than 300,000 EVs in the third quarter of 2023 to set a new sales record.

October 19, 2023

Groups demand Hyundai raise standards after child labor scandals, worker death

Labor and community leaders from two states called on Hyundai America CEO José Muñoz to negotiate a Community Benefits Agreement.

August 29, 2023

Area Development Magazine recognizes Alabama third year in a row

Area Development considered the $10.1 billion of capital investment put toward several projects in the state during 2022.

June 8, 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.

February 14, 2023

Activist financial group urges Hyundai to complete human rights assessment

The demand comes after at least four factories in Alabama employed children in the manufacturing of parts for Hyundai and Kia.

January 26, 2023

Hyundai COO orders investigation into child labor usage

The Department of Labor levied labor violations against SL Alabama LLC, one of the two suppliers who allegedly used underage workers.

October 20, 2022

Labor Dept. charges Hyundai supplier with child labor violation

SL Alabama is the second Hyundai supplier over the last year to have been accused of violating the state's child labor laws.

October 11, 2022

20-plus community groups pen open letter to Hyundai over alleged child labor

The groups demand Hyundai stop using child labor and enter into negotiations for a community benefits agreement.

September 26, 2022

Electric vehicles are the future. Alabama must make sure it has a place

As the industry continues to evolve, it is critical that Alabama evolves with it.

August 23, 2022