Oregon’s unemployment rate is highest since 2021, even though state keeps adding jobs
Oregon’s unemployment rate climbed to 4.4% in January, its highest level in more than three years, even though the state continued to add jobs overall. The state had nearly 118,000 unemployed workers in January,
Central Oregon loses 1,300 jobs as 2025 begins, but January unemployment rates hold steady
Central Oregon unemployment rates were unchanged in January, though the region saw a 1,300-job reduction as 2025 began, the Oregon Employment Department reported Tuesday. Here's the full report from Regional Economist Nicole Ramos,
Oregon sees highest unemployment rate since 2021
Oregon’s unemployment rate is up 0.3% since January of 2024, reaching the highest levels since September of 2021, according to the Oregon Employment Department.
Ohio’s unemployment rate continues to rise
Ohio’s job market took two big hits in January. First, the state’s unemployment rate continued to rise. Secondly, revised numbers from the federal Bureau of Labor and the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services showed significantly fewer job gains in 2024 than previously indicated.
Oregon jobless rate rises slightly as 2024 begins, reaches highest level in over 3 years
Oregon’s unemployment rate was 4.4% in January and 4.3%, as revised, in December, after rising gradually over the past year from 4.1% in January of 2024, the state Employment Department reported Monday.
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2,400 jobs gained in January, but latest report shows highest jobless rate since 2021
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Oregon state parks hiring more than 200 seasonal rangers. Here's how to apply
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Oregon Employment Department braces for unemployment claims for federal workers
There are more than 29,000 Oregonians who work for the federal government, and the Oregon Employment Department is preparing for an influx of unemployment claims.