Unemployment Numbers Up Again

Alabama Unemployment That according to the Alabama Department of Industrial Relations. Take a look at November's numbers.

by The Associated Press / WKRG Staff

Published: Fri, December 19, 2008 - 10:29 am CST Last Updated: Fri, December 19, 2008 - 10:40 am CST

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama's unemployment rate rose in
November to 6.1 percent.
That's an increase from October's figure of 5.5 percent.
State Industrial Relations Director Tom Surtees said the rate
remains below the national average of 6.7 percent.
Alabama's rate is also better than its Southern neighbors with
Tennessee at 6.9 percent, Mississippi's at 7.2, and Georgia at 7.5
percent unemployment.
November's figure represented an additional 10,983 Alabamians
looking for work. Surtees said the manufacturing sector experienced
the largest decrease in jobs.
Alabama counties with the lowest unemployment rates were Shelby
at 3.9 percent, Madison at 4.1 percent, and Tuscaloosa at 4.6
percent.
The counties with the highest jobless rates were Chambers at
14.6 percent, Wilcox at 14 percent and Bullock with 12.1 percent.

Here's the link to the Alabama Department of Industrial Relations that releases unemployment for the state. It's also a great resource if you're looking to file an unemployment claim or want to look for jobs in Alabama.

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laha45 Says:

Fri, Dec 19, 2008 at 12:32 pm

I bet it is at least 12-15% higher.

southfan1981 Says:

Fri, Dec 19, 2008 at 12:26 pm

Exactly laha45.

I would like to know the true unemployment numbers. I understand these stats include only the unemployed who are receiving benefits. There are plenty more out there.

laha45 Says:

Fri, Dec 19, 2008 at 12:08 pm

Does anyone really ever have job security?