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Economy

Small business optimism up slightly, but inflation, labor quality still challenging

NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index increased 1.6 points in June to 91.0 but remains lower than average.

July 12, 2023

Small business survey: Inflation surpasses labor as No. 1 concern

Twenty-five percent of owners nationwide listed inflation as their single most important problem.

June 14, 2023

Labor quality surpasses inflation as No. 1 problem facing small business

Labor quality was the top business problem at 24 percent, with inflation in second place at 23 percent.

May 10, 2023

A new twist of the knife from Warrior Met Coal

The miners continue pushing for a fair contract, but this week, the company threw yet another wrench into the works.

April 10, 2023

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

We observe Labor Day not to usher in football season but to honor those who labor.

September 5, 2022

Inflation, supply chain send small business optimism to a 48-year low

Twenty-three percent said that labor quality was their top business problem, behind inflation.

June 15, 2022

Inflation overtakes labor quality as top business problem for small businesses

Thirty-one percent of owners reported that inflation was the single most important problem in their business.

April 13, 2022

House passes bill requiring unemployed to seek 3 jobs per week

Under current Alabama Department of Labor regulations, only one contact is required each week.

April 7, 2022

It’s time for Alabama workers to take a stand — for themselves

Companies have no problem doing what's best for their survival. It's time for employees to do the same.

April 5, 2022

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