Aug
21
2026
Factory Jobs, Charted
A clear-eyed look at U.S. manufacturing employment shows a sector not too hot, and also not nearly as cold as the critics suggest.
BRIGHT IDEA
A clear-eyed look at U.S. manufacturing employment shows a sector not too hot, and also not nearly as cold as the critics suggest.
The Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) educates policymakers and the public, advocates for actions that will create more manufacturing jobs in America, and builds coalitions to support our mission. We have a 15+ year track record of success, and we see a brighter future for U.S. factories ahead. Learn more.
AAM was founded in 2007 by leading domestic manufacturers and the United Steelworkers, North America’s largest industrial union, with a clear mission: strengthen American manufacturing through smart public policies.
Capacity utilization for manufacturing dropped slightly to 75.7% in June.
U.S. FEDERAL RESERVE
Join us in fighting for good-paying, working class jobs and a robust manufacturing sector.
