An Alabama manufacturer shows how to retain working moms: child care

Among the benefits that new employees of Mazda Toyota Manufacturing in northern Alabama can receive on their first day: Health care. Paid time off. And as much as $250 a month to help pay for child care.

To understand why, consider the makeup of the workforce. It’s 33% female. Median age: 29 years old.

“We’re talking about young families. We're talking about moms who end up working and being primary caregiver," says external affairs specialist Jessica Luther.