Tag: U.S. Department of Labor
Local leaders want apology after allegations of child labor violations
Leaders in Tallapoosa County have called on a Hyundai supplier to apologize after federal officials accused the plant of employing children at...
Auto parts manufacture accused of using child labor
Federal officials this week accused a Korean-owned auto parts manufacturer and supplier to Hyundai and Kia of violating federal child labor laws...
Alabama unemployment claims see small spike
Initial unemployment claims were up in Alabama during the week ending Oct. 30, according to a report from the U.S Department of...
Alabama to get federal grants for communities hit by coal industry...
As one of the states hardest hit by coal industry layoffs, Alabama will receive a portion of $39 million in federal grants to help...
Bradley Byrne latest to join chorus decrying new pro-union labor rule
Alabama Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL01) reaffirmed Friday afternoon his adamant opposition to a new rule from the U.S. Labor Department, the Persuader Advice Exemption Rule,...
Bradley Byrne says new Department of Labor rule will restrict access...
The U.S. Department of Labor announced new rules Wednesday that redefine the definition of “retirement advice” for pension and retirement plans. They're expected to have...
Birmingham mayor issues order to ban criminal history on city job...
Birmingham Mayor William Bell has issued an executive order to protect applicants for city jobs from automatic disqualification over their criminal records.
Bell was flanked...
Selma auto workers asks union to go away
Workers at a Selma auto supplier have signed a petition asking the United Auto Workers union to "leave this business and us, its employees,...
