Legislature 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 HolmesAugust 27, 2024
Economy 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 BrittDecember 1, 2023
Economy 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. StaffOctober 20, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Addressing Alabama’s labor shortage The U.S. Chamber classified Alabama as one of the "most severe" labor and worker shortage states. House Speaker Nathaniel LedbetterSeptember 7, 2023
Opinion Opinion | ADOL Secretary Fitzgerald Washington on the economy 2023 Looking back, it’s worth noting: Alabama broke all six major economic records in 2022. Fitzgerald WashingtonMay 16, 2023
Economy 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 HolmesFebruary 9, 2023
News Gov. Ivey awards grant to help formerly incarcerated find employment The grant comes from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffFebruary 1, 2023
Economy November online job ads fall from 2021 highs Online job ads in November were down 6.8 percent compared to last year. StaffDecember 21, 2022
State Alabama companies receive Hire Vets Medallion awards Nationally, 835 companies were recognized for their commitment to hiring veterans. StaffNovember 23, 2022
Economy Online job ads in September up 18.7 percent from last year The monthly total of online job ads for September 2022 is down 8.1 percent versus the previous month. StaffOctober 26, 2022