Jobs

Sep 21 2017
Blog

OPINION: The Robots Are Coming, but We Shouldn’t Fear Them

We need talented workers, even with more robots on the factory floor.
Sep 19 2017
Blog

Steelworkers Descend on Washington, Urging President Trump to Finally Act on Steel Imports

Despite promises, Trump has yet to do anything about imports. It’s hurting workers nationwide.
Sep 18 2017
Blog

Headed to D.C., Steelworkers Want Trump to Keep His Promise — & Protect America’s National Security

It’s past time for the president to act on steel and aluminum imports, workers say.
Sep 11 2017
Blog

Why Do Companies Offshore Jobs — and What Can Be Done to Convince Them to Reshore?

The Reshoring Initiative and Plante Moran are teaming up to find out.
Sep 01 2017
Blog Jobs

Manufacturing Leads the Way this Jobs Day

That's 155,000 factory jobs since November 2016.
Sep 01 2017
Press Release Jobs

Manufacturing Sees Big August Jobs Gains: AAM Statement

Wait, where are the robots? The manufacturing sector gained 36,000 jobs in August, according to the latest employment data from the Labor Department. These factory jobs gains, led by automotive and...
Aug 24 2017
Blog

Guest Post: Will Robots Replace Humans?

Some jobs are being automated, but we'll need workers who can use their brains for a long time.
Aug 04 2017
Press Release Jobs

Administration Continues to Delay Trade Action, Threatening Factory Job Growth

Manufacturing sees jobs gains in July; Goods deficit with China expands The manufacturing sector gained 16,000 jobs in July, according to the latest employment data from the Labor Department....
Aug 02 2017
Blog

Senate Democrats Roll Out Trade Plan, and Trump Looks at a New Strategy on China

Schumer also criticizes Trump: "He backed off on steel and aluminum."
Aug 02 2017
Press Release

Senate Democrats’ Plan Supports Factory Workers: AAM Statement

Agenda supports Buy America preferences and crackdown on China's unfair trade practices Senate Democrats revealed a set of trade policies Wednesday as part of the party's "Better...