Gov. Ivey officially launches Alabama Department of Workforce
The goal is to streamline the state’s workforce development efforts, in part by consolidating previously fragmented workforce programs.
Alabama Department Of Labor
U.S. Supreme Court reverses state Supreme Court ruling on unemployment suit
A 5-4 majority ruled the Alabama Supreme Court incorrectly decided state law didn’t allow petitioners to sue over unemployment benefits.
Alabama labor force hits record high, unemployment steady at 2.9 percent
Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained steady at 2.9 percent.
November 18, 2024
NFIB Jobs Report: Main Street job growth stalls in August
Overall, 62 percent of small business owners reported hiring or trying to hire in August.
September 6, 2024
Alabama labor force participation holds steady in July
The participation rate among prime-age workers — those aged 25 to 54 years — increased slightly.
August 19, 2024
Nurses, retail salespersons and retail supervisors are the top jobs in June
In June 2024, there were 82,270 job ads posted in Alabama, representing a monthly increase of 3.3 percent.
July 23, 2024
Alabama’s labor force participation rate holds steady for June
Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted June unemployment rate was 2.9 percent.
July 19, 2024
Alabama’s labor rate steady at 57.4 percent
The preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched up to 2.9 percent from December's 2.8 percent.
March 12, 2024
Alabama sees job growth and record high employment in November, labor participation up
“This job growth continues improving, and we know that Alabama’s employers are continuing to add jobs each and every month,” said Washington.
December 25, 2023
Alabama’s labor force participation rate remains unchanged at 57 percent
Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted August unemployment rate held steady at its record low 2.1 percent.
September 18, 2023