Marin County recorded the state’s second-lowest unemployment rate in February, continuing its gradual job recovery since the start of the coronavirus pandemic two years ago, according to state data released on Friday. The county posted a 2.8% unemployment rate last month, down from 3.1% in January. The county had a […]
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Lowell issues report showing 8% vacancy rate in city government
Like many businesses around the commonwealth, the fifth largest city in Massachusetts is facing staff shortages. Lowell has 82 open positions in the city government — a little over 8 percent of the workforce — ranging from roles in the parks, health, police, fire departments and other non-school positions. Officials […]
U.S. labor market shrugs off Omicron surge, economy strong ahead of rate hikes
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Nonfarm payrolls increase 467,000 in January Employment gains spread across all industries Economy created 709,000 jobs in December and November Unemployment rate at 4.0%; participation rate at 62.2% Average hourly earnings rise 0.7%; up 5.7% year-on-year WASHINGTON, Feb 4 (Reuters) – The U.S. economy created far more jobs than expected […]
Yakima County jobless rate hits 31-year low for November | Local
Job data released this week by state officials show the lowest November unemployment rate in at least 31 years for Yakima County, and continuing growth in nonfarm jobs. Don Meseck, regional labor economist with the state’s Employment Security Department, said November’s 4.9% unemployment rate for Yakima County was not only […]