workers

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

Labor Day is a tribute to American labor, to those who manufacture, build, and grow things that make our lives better.

September 4, 2023

Report: Finding qualified workers remains a challenge for small businesses

A net 22 percent of owners plan to raise compensation in the next three months.

July 7, 2023

Overtime tax repeal has business, worker support. But a roadblock remains

Business groups and labor unions are united behind the tax cut for workers. But Sen. Arthur Orr seems intent on standing in the way.

June 1, 2023

Report: Alabama is one of the top 10 deadliest states for workers

Alabama ranked 7th with a 5.5 percent fatality rate out of 100,000 workers.

May 16, 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

Worker-centered policies make Alabama better for everyone

The best way to ensure this type of work atmosphere is for workers to belong to unions.

September 5, 2022

Sources: Staff shortages at Taylor Hardin leave untrained workers providing patient care

Taylor Hardin has been plagued with staffing issues and overworked employees for at least the past three years.

June 29, 2022

James Hardie adding 200 workers through expansion project at Prattville facility

The growth project will double the size of the Alabama facility, permitting a large-scale expansion of its manufacturing capacity.

June 9, 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

Union officials: Bessemer Amazon workers told to keep working after smoke incident

Officials and employees at the Amazon fulfillment center in Bessemer allege workers were kept at their stations after smoke clouded several floors of the warehouse.

March 28, 2022