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State

Snapshot of Alabama’s workforce

Workforce is a hot topic in 2021 with no shortage of discussions about labor force participation rates, employee retention and labor shortages.

December 21, 2021

Second union election ordered for Amazon workers in Bessemer

The date for the second union election at the Bessemer fulfillment center has yet to be decided.

John H. Glenn

November 30, 2021

Poll: Small businesses having tougher time finding workers than in June

Some 49 percent of small businesses actively hiring state it's hard to find potential employees with the skills required, a jump from only 34 percent in June.

John H. Glenn

October 29, 2021

ADPH: State database cannot be used to check workers’ vaccination status

The Alabama Department of Public Health warned providers against using the database to verify the vaccination status of workers.

Eddie Burkhalter

September 9, 2021

Opinion

A conservative epiphany: Alabama workers have very few rights

Employer vaccine mandates have led to a sudden realization among the conservative working class.

Josh Moon

August 26, 2021

Alabama health care leaders urge quick booster shots for medical workers

U.S. health officials on Wednesday announced plans to offer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to all eligible people.

Eddie Burkhalter

August 20, 2021

NLRB official recommends new union vote for Amazon’s Bessemer facility

The official said Amazon's anti-union tactics interfered with workers' rights. A final decision could take several weeks.

Eddie Burkhalter

August 3, 2021

What to expect as Amazon’s union vote comes to an end

It could take days or even weeks to learn the outcome. Amazon plants across the country are watching.

Eddie Burkhalter

March 30, 2021

Alabama Democrats support Bessemer Amazon workers ahead of union vote

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, rap artist Michael “Killer Mike” Render and actor Danny Glover will visit with Amazon workers Friday.

Eddie Burkhalter

March 25, 2021

Opinion

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

Bren Riley

September 7, 2020