Birmingham-based Regions Bank is cutting about 600 jobs, laying off about 3% of its 20,000 employees. The bank says 70% of the job cuts are outside the Birmingham metro area, mostly in the bank’s mortgage division. – AL.com
State business leaders warn against auto industry unionizing
Alabama’s Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair said Wednesday that movement by the United Auto Workers to organize in Alabama’s auto plants, if successful, could mark the end of Alabama being a premier destination for the industry. Helena Duncan, CEO of the Business Council of Alabama, said the BCA has launched a website and campaign to inform the public of “the economic dangers that unionization presents.” – AL.com
Caddell named president of AGC board
Mac Caddell, CEO of Caddell Construction, has been named president of the Alabama AGC board for 2024, with Wiregrass Construction’s Greer Walker as vice president. The executive committee also includes Mike Scarborough of Rabren General Contractors, second vice president; Hasting Sykes of Sykes Weaver, treasurer; and Rob Middleton of Middleton Construction, chairman of the board. – Construction Equipment Guide
GulfQuest maritime museum will have new name
GulfQuest, the 10-year-old maritime museum in downtown Mobile, is changing its name to the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico. The new name, which comes as the museum’s new director, Karen Poth, takes over, will officially take effect at a grand opening in October. – Fox 10
