Jobs and the Economy

Oct 20 2020
Press Release

AAM Statement: Manufacturing Proposal Would Create at Least 7 Million New Jobs

 Manufacturing Proposal Would Create at Least 7 Million New Jobs Invests in Infrastructure and Clean Energy, Boosts Exports and Eliminates Trade Deficit Washington, D.C.—The United States...
Jun 25 2020
Press Release

AAM Statement: Factories Reclaim 225,000 Jobs in May; Millions Still Out of Work

Washington, D.C. – Manufacturing gained 225,000 jobs in May, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday. But employment gains and losses were volatile and...
May 08 2020
Press Release

AAM Statement: Factories Lost 1.3 Million Jobs in April

Washington, D.C. – Manufacturing lost 1.3 million jobs in April, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday. The entire economy lost 20.5 million jobs. ...
Apr 03 2020
Press Release

AAM Statement: Factories Lose 18,000 Jobs in March

Washington, D.C. – Manufacturing lost 18,000 jobs in March, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday. The bulk of March's factory job loss...
Mar 06 2020
Press Release

AAM Statement: Factories Gain 15,000 Jobs in February

Washington, D.C. – Manufacturing gained 15,000 jobs in February, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday. The bulk of February's gain was in...
Jan 10 2020
Press Release

AAM Statement: Factories Lose 12,000 Jobs in December

Washington, D.C. – Manufacturing employment decreased in December, with the sector losing 12,000 jobs, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday. The bulk of...
Jan 24 2019
Blog

Closing the Manufacturing Skills Gap—Locally

A Colorado community college invests in its community's future.
Oct 06 2017
Press Release

Factory Jobs Flatline on Manufacturing Day: AAM Statement

The manufacturing sector saw little change in September with a loss of 1,000 factory jobs, according to the latest employment data from the Labor Department. The news falls on Manufacturing Day, a...
Jan 10 2017
Press Release

President Obama’s Manufacturing Job Legacy

Obama created 315,000 manufacturing jobs during his second term President Barack Obama is set to give his farewell address in Chicago Tuesday night. His focus is rumored to be on the nation's...
Nov 04 2016
Press Release

More Manufacturing Job Losses Amid Global Weakness: AAM Statement

Trade and services deficit hits $36.4 billion; Goods deficit with China drops by $2.2 billion due to lower imports The manufacturing sector lost 9,000 jobs in October, according to the latest...