Jobs report: Economy added booming 275,000 jobs in February; unemployment rose to 3.9%

U.S. employers added a booming 275,000 jobs in February as hiring stayed strong despite high interest rates, persistent inflation and uncertainty about the economic outlook in a presidential election … U.S. employers added a booming 275,000 jobs in February as hiring stayed strong despite high interest rates, persistent inflation and uncertainty about the economic outlook…

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‘The Great Stay’: Layoffs, unemployment remain low as job market shows other signs of weakness

At the same time, many white-collar workers cemented themselves into remote, or at least hybrid, positions that gave them more flexibility.It was called The Great Resignation. Fast-forward to today, … At the same time, many white-collar workers cemented themselves into remote, or at least hybrid, positions that gave them more flexibility.It was called The Great…

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Department of Labor says unemployment rates are down in Georgia for the first time in a year

According to the Department of Labor, Georgia’s unemployment rate is down for the first time in 12 months. Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced on Wednesday that Georgia’s January … According to the Department of Labor, Georgia’s unemployment rate is down for the first time in 12 months.Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced on Wednesday…

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Launch of Oregon’s new unemployment claims system ‘relatively smooth’ but long waits for help persist

The Oregon Employment Department says the launch of its new computer system this week “has been relatively smooth,” but the agency acknowledged callers are still spending long periods of time on hold … The Oregon Employment Department says the launch of its new computer system this week “has been relatively smooth,” but the agency acknowledged…

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State’s unemployment rate unexpectedly drops to 4.2% despite weaker economic conditions

Latest CSO figures indicate there were 119,300 people classified as unemployed in February, compared with 129,300 the previous month … The State’s unemployment rate unexpectedly fell in February defying a general softening of economic conditions internationally linked to higher interest rates.The seasonally adjusted jobless rate dropped to 4.2 per cent in February, down from 4.5…

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Rail industry, labor urge Senate to pass bill addressing cuts to unemployment benefits

A rare coalition of rail industry and labor groups have asked the Senate Budget Committee to approve legislation which would permanently exempt railroad unemployment and sickness benefits from … WASHINGTON — A rare coalition of rail industry and labor groups have asked the Senate Budget Committee to approve legislation which would permanently exempt railroad unemployment…

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