Labor force participation rate increases to 57.9% - The Selma Times‑Journal

Labor force participation rate increases to 57.9% - The Selma Times‑Journal

Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed announced Friday that Alabama’s labor force participation rate for April increased to 57.9%. This represents a half of a percentage point increase over the year in labor force participation. The percentage of prime-age workers held steady at 78.8%. Prime-age workers are those aged 25-54 years. “It’s great to see this yearly growth in our labor force participation rate. Half of a percentage poin…