Labor Day

State

UAB nurses, staff protest poor working conditions and unequal pay

Salary is cited by the Alabama State Nurses Association as a leading reason for the current nurse shortage.

September 8, 2021

Ivey committed to creating the best environment for small businesses and hardworking Alabamians

On Labor Day, Ivey expressed her commitment to small business owners and the hardworking people in the state's workforce.

September 7, 2021

The workers that got us here: A Labor Day reflection

"Here’s to another year of fighting for a better future for Alabama’s working people."

September 6, 2021

Labor Day is a tribute to those who manufacture, build and grow

"Within Alabama’s iron and steel industry, every day is Labor Day."

September 6, 2021

Summer political happenings

"Most of the horses are in the chute for the May 24, 2022, primary election. So let the fun begin."

August 18, 2021

Alabama mayors asked to help boost vaccinations 20 percent by Labor Day

Alabama remains the least vaccinated state in the nation as cases and hospitalizations continue to surge.

August 11, 2021

COVID killed the Don

"The March invasion of the coronavirus derailed the Trump Train," columnist Steve Flowers writes.

December 2, 2020

This Labor Day let’s honor Alabama’s workers

In July, the Southwest Alabama Labor Council made the tough decision to cancel what was going to be our 75th annual Labor Day Parade in Mobile in order to ensure the safety of our affiliates, members, and the general public. Needless to say, I’m crushed. Each year, there’s nothing I look forward to more than … Continued

September 7, 2020

Labor Day is a tribute to those who manufacture, build and grow

When many of us were growing up, Labor Day was the traditional end of summer, and we started back to school the next day. Back in those days, political campaigns did not really begin until Labor Day. I recall President Ronald Reagan kicking off his 1980 campaign on Labor Day with the Statue of Liberty … Continued

September 3, 2020

Labor Day

Labor Day is upcoming on Monday. In bygone days it was the benchmark day for campaign season to start. Historically, Labor Day barbeques were events where political campaigns had their roots. Camp stew and barbequed pork were devoured while folks listened to politicians promise how they were going to bring home the pork. The most … Continued

September 2, 2020