Jobs and the U.S. Economy

Nov 03 2023

AAM Statement: October Manufacturing Jobs Report 

Washington, D.C. — The United Auto Workers’ historic strikes in October are strongly reflected in the Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report released on Friday. According to the report,...
Sep 01 2023

AAM Statement: Manufacturing Gained 16,000 Jobs in August

Washington, D.C. — Factories gained 16,000 jobs in August, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday.  Alliance for American Manufacturing President Scott Paul...
May 05 2023

AAM Statement: Factories Gained 11,000 Jobs in April

Washington, D.C. – Manufacturing gained 11,000 jobs in April, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday, but rising interest rates test the sector’s...
Mar 16 2023
Press Release

AAM Statement: ITC Tariff Report Shows Benefits of Trade Action 

Washington, D.C. – The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) released a report Wednesday on the economic impact of Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and...
Jan 06 2023

AAM Statement: Manufacturing Added 8,000 Jobs In December

Washington, D.C. – Manufacturing added 8,000 jobs in December, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday. Sustaining factory job growth in 2023 will take more...
Dec 05 2022

Well, There You Have It: Manufacturing Is Contracting

According to a leading purchasing managers index, it is. But the Fed is unlikely to ease off with the rate hikes.
Dec 02 2022
Press Release

Manufacturing Gained 14,000 Jobs in November

Washington, D.C. – Manufacturing added 14,000 jobs in November, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday. The industry’s slowed growth threatens the...
Nov 14 2022
Blog

The ITC Releases Findings of its Examination of the Effects of Trade and Trade Policy on U.S. Workers

Many affected workers see trade competition as a way to eat away at bargaining power.
Nov 03 2022

Another Fed Rate Hike Suggests Manufacturing is Going to Cool Down

Higher interest rates mean more layoffs for "interest-sensitive" sectors like manufacturing, and they mean a stronger dollar too.
Oct 27 2022

Is Manufacturing Slowing Down?

A purchasing managers survey from S&P Global reports the first retraction in the sector since June 2020.