Alabama Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.5 Percent
The state's jobless rate increased in September 2026 as total employment figures saw a monthly decline.
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October 14, 2026
Alabama Skilled-Trades Workforce Grew 11.3 PercentThe state reached over 366,000 skilled-trades workers between 2019 and 2025.
September 30, 2026
Alabama Skilled Trades Employment Growth Ranked SixthAlabama saw an 11.3 percent increase in its skilled trades workforce between 2019 and 2025.
September 30, 2026
Alabama Reorganized State Workforce DepartmentThe state consolidated fragmented programs into a new division to address persistent labor vacancies.