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The event is free and open to members and families in all branches of the military: active duty, National Guard, Reserves and veterans, as well as Department of Defense employees

Employment Security is now accepting rideshare drivers who want to participate in the Transportation Network Company (TNC) pilot

The 32nd Annual Governor’s Employer Awards are coming this October, brought to you by the Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues and Employment (GCDE)

Washington’s economy added an estimated 16,000 jobs (seasonally adjusted), and the monthly unemployment rate bumped up to 4.9% from April to May 2024

The Unemployment Insurance (UI) Navigator program recently hosted representatives from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Region 6 office to conduct an on-site monitoring visit for the UI Navigator grant

Washington’s average annual wage grew by 5.9% in 2023 to $89,138, according to the state Employment Security Department

Washington’s economy added an estimated 5,200 jobs (seasonally adjusted) and the monthly unemployment rate remained at 4.8% from March to April 2024

Make a difference by volunteering and participating in local Earth Day events

Washington’s economy added an estimated 5,300 jobs (seasonally adjusted) and the monthly unemployment rate rose from 4.7% in February to 4.8% in March

Washington's SharedWork program, launched in 1983, helps employers avoid layoffs by providing unemployment benefits for reduced hours