unemployment

Congress

Carl votes against Democrats’ $1.9 trillion budget framework

Biden has said that disappointing January job numbers justify the massive coronavirus aid package.

February 8, 2021

ADOL begins paying CARES Act extended benefits, additional $300 weekly benefit

Claimants eligible for these payments will need to take no action other than continuing to file weekly certifications.

January 7, 2021

$600 COVID relief checks could be deposited as early as Wednesday

It is hoped that the infusion of cash into the economy will help working-class Americans who have been hit hard.

December 30, 2020

ADOL announces new phone appointment system

ADOL will be discontinuing in-person appointments at the Crump Senior Center in Montgomery until further notice.

December 24, 2020

Congress reaches deal on COVID aid package

All Americans, including children, will get a one-time $600 stimulus payment.

December 21, 2020

Sewell’s annual job fair will be virtual this year

Job seekers will have the opportunity to connect with employers from 10 different industries.

November 16, 2020

Congressman Byrne: States that locked down shouldn’t get federal aid

Republicans in the Congress have been strongly resisting calls to reimburse city and state governments for their lost revenues due to the economic shutdowns.

October 15, 2020

Now is the perfect time for upskilling into a high-demand job

This time of uncertainty for the unemployed and underemployed is a desperate struggle, and our hearts and prayers go out to those affected. It can also be, however, a time of unexpected opportunity.

October 14, 2020

Doug Jones campaign: Alabama can’t wait for COVID-19 relief

Sen. Doug Jones's Senate campaign blasted the president's decision to cut off COVID-19 aid talks.

October 7, 2020

Sewell votes for latest $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief bill

The new bill also provides families with a second round of direct payments of $1,200 for each individual and $500 for each dependent.

October 2, 2020