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Results of third Alabama survey of the unemployed, underemployed released

The results underscore the need to provide access to short-term workforce training programs.

August 23, 2021

AlabamaWorks survey shows concerns of unemployed, underemployed Alabamians

The survey, commissioned by AlabamaWorks, gathered responses from 401 unemployed and underemployed Alabamians.

April 2, 2021

Unemployment assistance available to workers in Baldwin, Escambia and Mobile Counties

Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Thursday that workers who became unemployed as a direct result of Hurricane Sally in Baldwin, Escambia and Mobile Counties may qualify for unemployment assistance. People who live in or worked in these counties and became unemployed due to Hurricane Sally during the period of Sept. 14, 2020, … Continued

September 25, 2020

Opinion

How has Alabama done reopening its economy post COVID-19 shutdown?

Alabama has partially reopened the state’s economy after a COVID-19 shutdown. How has that worked out? Bluntly, re-opening Alabama’s economy has not worked out well and may become disastrous. Our lack of leadership, of planning and of resolve to do what is right has left us with too many sick, too many dead, and too … Continued

Chris Christie

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June 15, 2020

Jones calls for “Paycheck Security Act” to save workers’ salaries and health care

Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, and three other Democratic senators in a call with reporters Friday said their “Paycheck Security Act” would save American workers’ paychecks and existing healthcare, and keep the businesses that hire them afloat amid the COVID-19 crisis. The plan would cover wages and benefits of furloughed or laid-off workers at businesses and … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

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May 1, 2020

Opinion

Unemployed Alabama workers deserve support, not suspicion

Thousands of sick Alabamians. Hundreds of dead Alabamians. Hundreds of thousands of Alabamians out of work. These are the realities of the COVID-19 virus’ effect on this state. But they are not the most worrisome aspects of this crisis. No, the most worrisome aspect, it turns out — and really, y’all, hold onto your seats … Continued

Josh Moon

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April 24, 2020

Alabama Department of Labor opens its 50th career center in the state

In a long effort to help unemployed state residents, the Alabama Department of Labor and Alabama Career Center System will open its 50th career center’s doors this week. The new career center in Choctaw County fills a void that the state had in serving the community, said Fitzgerald Washington, Secretary of the Alabama Department of … Continued

Mikayla Burns

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March 26, 2019

Opinion

Meeting the demands of our growing workforce

Last month’s jobs report showed that job openings are at a record high, confirming our country’s continued positive economic progress. For the first time since the year 2000, the number of job openings is larger than the number of people unemployed. Our country’s gross domestic product also grew at a 4.1 percent pace in the … Continued

Martha Roby

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July 30, 2018

Alabama to impose work requirements for some beneficiaries

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Medicaid Agency said Thursday that it will seek a waiver from the federal government to begin imposing work requirements on some of those who receive benefits from the program. The agency plans to hold two public meetings next week in Montgomery and Hoover to provide an opportunity … Continued

Chip Brownlee

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March 2, 2018