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Alabama trails nation in women’s employment as U.S. rates hit historic high

While women’s employment surges nationwide, Alabama faces persistent gaps in workforce participation and wage equity.

Bill Britt

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November 1, 2024

Pre-filed bill would require unemployed to seek more jobs

Alabama has had an unemployment rate under 3 percent for the past three years.

Jacob Holmes

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August 27, 2024

Alabama Arise report urges wage and working condition reforms for autoworkers

The auto industry employs over 44,000 individuals. But the report underscores a pressing need for reform.

Bill Britt

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December 1, 2023

Alabama hits record employment, but deep disparities in Black Belt Region persist

While the state revels in historic job numbers, nearly 50,000 Alabamians have stopped looking for jobs altogether.

October 20, 2023

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Addressing Alabama’s labor shortage

The U.S. Chamber classified Alabama as one of the "most severe" labor and worker shortage states.

Nathaniel Ledbetter

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September 7, 2023

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ADOL Secretary Fitzgerald Washington on the economy 2023

Looking back, it’s worth noting: Alabama broke all six major economic records in 2022.

Fitzgerald Washington

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May 16, 2023

Survey: COVID-19 no longer a major employment barrier in Alabama

Transportation is now the most often-cited barrier, followed by personal health and familial obligations.

Jacob Holmes

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February 9, 2023

Gov. Ivey awards grant to help formerly incarcerated find employment

The grant comes from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Justice.

February 1, 2023

November online job ads fall from 2021 highs

Online job ads in November were down 6.8 percent compared to last year.

December 21, 2022