WORKFORCE STATISTICS
Cullman, Alabama, considered one of the “Top Micropolitans” in the nation by Site Selection magazine, consistently attracts new industries to the area in part because of the community’s highly trained and dedicated workforce. Cullman’s labor pool is comprised of residents in six counties and contains a large percentage of underemployed workers.
Employment (July 2010)  |
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Civilian
Labor Force |
Employment |
Unemployment |
Unemployment
Rate |
| Alabama |
2,108,236 |
1,911,012 |
197,224 |
9.4% |
| Cullman Co. |
37,345 |
34,125 |
3,220 |
8.6% |
| *Source: Alabama Department of Industrial Relations |
Underemployment (2009) |
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Underemployment
Workers |
Underemployment
Rate |
| Alabama |
471,488 |
24.3% |
| Cullman County |
4,275 |
12.1% |
| Region 2 |
84,174 |
22.5% |
Note: Rounding errors may be present. Based on May 2009 labor force data and 2009 underemployment rates. Region 2 includes Cullman, Limestone, Madison, Jackson, DeKalb, Marshall, Morgan, and Lawrence Counties.
Source: Center for Business and Economic Research, The University of Alabama and Alabama Department of Industrial Relations. This information was included in the 2009 State of the Workforce Report IV: Region 2 and is available on the Alabama Office of Workforce Development website. |
Commuting Patterns
Low Union Representation
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Only two of Cullman County’s 140+ manufacturing and distribution companies are unionized. No new manufacturing unions have been organized in Cullman County since 1970. Less than 1% of Cullman County’s workforce is represented by organized labor.
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Alabama Association of Employers
Cullman is one of five North Central Alabama counties belonging to the Alabama Association of Employers. This organization monitors third party activity and offers suggestions on how companies can deal more effectively with organized labor and other issues. The association’s main focus is to promote a healthy labor climate and address labor concerns.