Foremost among Oxford's industrial advantages is the availability and quality of our work force. Over 10,000 people live in the city and 34,000 people live in Lafayette County. The mild climate and excellent road system enable employers to attract employees from a seven county area.
Manufacturing firms, retail and wholesale establishments, and service industries draw from a civilian labor force of over 90,000. Depending on the age, size and location of the industry, as many as 40% of employees are commuting from outside Lafayette County. This is easily understood since Oxford is the manufacturing, medical, educational, governmental and trading hub of North Mississippi.
A commitment to high work ethics and sound principles prevails among our citizens. Here, you will find the definition of responsibility, willingness and accountability personified.
Mississippi's Right To Work Law
Mississippi one of the 20 states in the United States with a right to work law and one of only seven states which has the right to work law incorporated in their constitutions.
Mississippi Constitution: Article 7 - Section 198-A
"Any agreement of combination between employer and any labor union or labor organization whereby any person not a member of such union or organization shall be denied the right to work for an employer, or whereby such membership is made a condition of employment or continuation of employment by such employer, or monopoly in any enterprise, is hereby delcared to be an illegal combination or conspiracy and against public policy."
Wage Rates
Oxford has realistic wage rates which are conducive to industrial and commercial development. Current wage rate information is available upon request from the Oxford-Lafayette Economic Development Foundation.
