Jobs and the U.S. Economy

Jan 24 2019
Blog

Closing the Manufacturing Skills Gap—Locally

A Colorado community college invests in its community's future.
Nov 07 2018
Blog

Midterm Results Are In, But 3 Big Manufacturing Questions Remain

Will the 116th Congress capitalize on bipartisan manufacturing opportunities?
Nov 05 2018
Blog

Endowment to America’s Only Textile College Recognizes Importance of U.S. Manufacturing

Investment in America’s only standalone textile college safeguards American textile manufacturing.
Oct 30 2018
Blog

Pence Points to Vocational Training as Bipartisan Opportunity

Vice President Mike Pence spotlights vocational training.
Jan 29 2018
Blog

Ford Gears up for the Future of Auto Manufacturing in America

Ford invests in autonomous vehicles made in America.
Nov 03 2017
Press Release

Factory Jobs Recover in October, But Trade Imbalance Grows as Trump Heads to Asia: AAM Statement

The manufacturing sector grew by 24,000 jobs in October, according to the latest employment data from the Labor Department. The growth, prompted by hurricane recovery, came amid losses in primary...
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...
Aug 03 2015
Blog

Congress Passes Temporary Highway Trust Fund Extension

Once again lawmakers are kicking the can down the road when it comes to our nation’s infrastructure.
Sep 01 2014
Blog

Tracking currency manipulation: Has your representative signed onto HR 1276?

The Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act, formally known as HR 1276, was introduced to the 113th Congress by U.S. Representatives Sandy Levin (D-MI), Tim Murphy (R-PA), Tim Ryan (D-OH), and Mo Brooks...