Legislature OKs bill making it easier to employ 14- and 15-year-olds
The bill would end the requirement for school officials to approve children under 16 working.
labor force
Alabama’s labor force participation rate increases to 57.2 percent
The number of people counted as employed increased by 40,194 over the year to a record high.
January 22, 2024
Alabama’s labor force participation rate remains unchanged at 57 percent
Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted July unemployment rate dropped to a new record low of 2.1 percent.
August 21, 2023
Matthew Hammett to focus on improving HD92’s labor force, bond reform
Hammett was elected in a landslide to be the new state representative for House Distinct 92.
Report: Women are critical to Alabama’s economy, yet barriers remain
The report found women generate $43 billion in earnings annually but earn on average 67 cents for every dollar earned by men.
Regional workforce profiles released to help Alabama reach attainment goal
Each regional profile contains background information, an education snapshot, a workforce snapshot, employment access and regional key findings.
January 14, 2021
Alabama hits record low unemployment rate of 2.7 percent
Friday, Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced that, for the seventh month in a row, Alabama has reached a new record low unemployment rate. Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted November unemployment rate was a shockingly low 2.7 percent, down from October’s previous record rate of 2.8 percent, and well below November 2018’s rate of … Continued
State unemployment rate drops to new low
Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced last week that Alabama reached a new record low unemployment rate in October. Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted October unemployment rate is just 2.8 percent, down from September’s rate of 3.0 percent, and well below October 2018’s rate of 3.8 percent. “More than 80,000 Alabamians are working today … Continued
State unemployment drops again in September
Friday, the Alabama Department of Labor announced that our state reached a new record low unemployment rate of 3.0 percent. The governor said in a statement that she is very proud of this news, but is remaining laser focused on helping all Alabamians who want a job to get a job. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey … Continued
Ivey says state can be proud of employment numbers
Alabama set a new record low unemployment rate of just 3.1 percent in August. This beat the previous record low of 3.3 percent set in July. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said that we can be proud that we are putting people to work. “Not only can we be proud of the fact that Alabama is … Continued