Governor Bentley announced today that Alabama’s September unemployment rate is 6.6%. This is down from last month’s rate of 6.9%. Wage and salary employment in September rose by 12,700, and is now at its highest level since 2008. Over 30,000 jobs have been created in Alabama this year alone.
“The number of jobs employers reported in Alabama in September is the highest we have seen since December 2008, and that is thanks to the strong economic development efforts we have put in place to create jobs,” Governor Bentley said. “Our economy is supporting more jobs today than it has in the past five years, and our efforts will continue until every Alabamian who wants a job has the opportunity to have one. September’s unemployment rate is the lowest rate we’ve seen in seven months, and we are confident that this trend will continue.”
ALGOP Chairman Bill Armistead made the following statement:
“Today’s job report is fantastic news for the state of Alabama! Even in the counties often plagued by unemployment, rates have dropped more than two percentage points. This is truly a testament to Governor Bentley and the Republican-led legislature. Over the past four years, they have committed themselves to improving Alabama’s economic climate and bringing jobs to citizens.
“The governor and the legislature worked together to create pro-business solutions to Alabama’s unemployment problems. Without their teamwork, it would not have been possible for unemployment to drop. We are grateful for their efforts and look forward to continued growth as businesses continue to build and expand in our great state.”