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Sixty-seven percent of the new claims were estimated to be related to the pandemic.
There were 16,506 new unemployment claims filed last week, according to the Alabama Department of Labor, up from 13,592 the previous week.
Of the new claims, 11,035 are estimated to be related to COVID-19, representing 67 percent. That compares to 57 percent of the previous week’s claims.
It is the highest number of claims filed in one week since July.
While women’s employment surges nationwide, Alabama faces persistent gaps in workforce participation and wage equity.
35 percent of small business owners nationwide reported unfilled job openings.
The discussion focused on how federal funding is fostering job growth and workforce development in the City of Birmingham.
These funds are designed to boost site readiness, a critical factor in attracting new industries and supporting business expansions.
