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Three programs supported through the Alabama Department of Human Resources are addressing employment, child care and recidivism by way of Alabama’s community and technical colleges. Each program aims to increase Alabama’s labor force participation and reduce residents’ dependency on state financial assistance programs.
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Alabama lawmakers have voted to withhold economic incentive dollars from companies that voluntarily recognize a union without holding a secret ballot election. The legislation would impact future incentive packages.
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Alabama Arise Action members are urging state lawmakers to close the Medicaid coverage gap in Alabama, which they say can save lives, create jobs and boost workforce participation in the Yellowhammer State. Activists with the nonprofit organization lobbied for the measure last week in Montgomery.
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Alabama is one of 10 states that hasn't expanded Medicaid to cover adults with low incomes. Members of the nonprofit organization Alabama Arise Action and advocacy partners will gather Tuesday, April 2, at 12:15 p.m. in Room 200 of the State House in Montgomery for a news conference on the urgency of closing Alabama’s health coverage gap.
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Registration for teens and kids summer camps in Mobile, as well as after-camp care, is opening on Monday, April 1. The camps are put on through the Mobile Parks and Recreation Department.
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Women in Alabama and around the world are reporting work burnout and distress over their psychological wellbeing. A new survey also shows fewer women feel comfortable discussing or disclosing their mental health at their workplace.
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Workers at the Mercedes-Benz plant outside Tuscaloosa, went public with their campaign to join the UAW. Over 30% of the plant’s workforce have signed union authorization cards.
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State officials say they're working with educators and business owners to address a gap between students and a shortage of workers for in-demand job…