Alabama hits another record low unemployment rate
For the third straight month, Alabama hit a record-low unemployment rate. June’s 2.6% rate represents 60,338 unemployed people. The number of people employed rose to 2.23 million, another record. – Alabama Political Reporter
Battle ‘confident’ Space Command headed to Huntsville
Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle is “very confident” the U.S. Space Command headquarters is coming to Redstone Arsenal. The U.S. Air Force announced the move last year, but Colorado officials have been contesting it. Battle says the relocation to Alabama will happen. – Alabama Daily News
Hoover Small Business Alliance will address recruitment, retainment
Greg Powell, president and CEO of Fi Plan Partners, will talk about recruiting and retaining employees in today’s job market at the next meeting of the Hoover Small Business Alliance. The breakfast meeting will take place Aug. 24 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Aldridge Gardens. – Hoover Sun
Department of Labor investigating Alabama auto supplier
Following a report by Reuters, the Alabama Department of Labor is investigating an auto supplier plant in Luverne. SMART Alabama, which provides parts to Hyundai’s Montgomery plant since 2003, is accused in the report of employing children as young as 12. The company has denied the report. – AL.com
