Economy Gov. Ivey announces four Alabama metro area unemployment in the nation “Alabama’s metro areas continue to shine as for the fourth consecutive month we have multiple metro areas ranking in the top 10 for lowest... StaffJuly 3, 2023
Economy Gov. Ivey announces new record low unemployment rate for Alabama Over the year, wage and salary employment increased 47,200. StaffApril 21, 2023
Governor Alabama workforce at record high, maintains historically low unemployment Average weekly wages are at their second highest level, measuring $1,005.34 per week. StaffAugust 19, 2022
News Alabama reaches new record low unemployment rate The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 2.8 percent, down from March’s 2.9 percent and April 2021’s rate of 3,6 percent. Eddie BurkhalterMay 20, 2022
Economy February had Alabama’s lowest unemployment rate since pandemic started The seasonally adjusted rate was 4 percent last month and is expected to continue to drop, ADOL said. Micah DanneyMarch 29, 2021
Economy Study ranks Alabama in top 10 for unemployment recovery Continued improvement will depend on federal aid and how the state and its municipalities provide assistance, experts say. Micah DanneyJanuary 27, 2021
Economy State unemployment rate dropped to 5.8 percent last month Alabama’s unemployment rate decreased from 6.7 in September to 5.8 percent in October. Micah DanneyNovember 20, 2020
Economy Alabama unemployment rate drops more than 2 points to 5.6 percent The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 5.6 percent in August, down from 7.9 percent in July, according to the Alabama Department of... Micah DanneySeptember 21, 2020
Economy Alabama’s unemployment rate increased to 7.9 percent in July The state’s unemployment rate increased from 7.6 percent in June to 7.9 percent in July, according to the Alabama Department of Labor. That’s down... Micah DanneyAugust 21, 2020
Economy Alabama’s unemployment rate dropped 2 points in June The state added 42,300 jobs in June, bringing the unemployment rate to 7.5 percent, according to the Alabama Department of Labor. That’s down from... Micah DanneyJuly 17, 2020