JOURNAL ARTICLE

Alabama's and Maryland's Similar Black Unemployment Rates Mask Major Differences in Labor Market Conditions.

  • Published In: New Labor Forum (Sage Publications Inc.), 2025, v. 34, n. 1. P. 54 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Childers, Chandra; Wilson, Valerie 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the Black unemployment rates in Maryland and Alabama, which have been consistently lower than the national average in recent years. Despite similar unemployment rates, Maryland employs a larger share of its Black population compared to Alabama, due to differences in social and economic policies. Alabama's Southern economic development strategy, which includes higher rates of incarceration and lack of minimum wage laws, may artificially lower its Black unemployment rate. Maryland, on the other hand, has policies like paid sick days and higher minimum wage that support workers and their families. The article highlights how policy choices can influence labor market conditions and job opportunities for Black workers in different states. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New Labor Forum (Sage Publications Inc.). 2025/01, Vol. 34, Issue 1, p54
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Geography and Cartography
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1095-7960
  • DOI:10.1177/10957960241301564
  • Accession Number:182194311
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