News releases

Employment Security Department recently took home two awards for its exemplary leadership in disability inclusion.

OLYMPIA – The Employment Security Department, along with state and local partners, will host a layoff assistance webinar for state of Washington employees and contractors. The webinar is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5.

Adults about to be released from jail in Kitsap, Franklin, Walla Walla and Pierce counties will receive help to assess their skills, find a job and more through a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor.

County unemployment rates and employment data for June 2025 are now available on the Employment Security Department website. Visit the labor force page to view historic and current data on the unemployment rate.

Washington’s economy increased by an estimated 10,900 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in June 2025, and the monthly unemployment rate held steady at 4.5%.

Veterans and their families are encouraged to attend a free conference that includes employment resources, workshops and more.
The eighth annual Serving Those Who Served event takes place Aug. 20-21 at the Yakima Convention Center.

A National Hire-A-Vet Day Job & Resource Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma.

The Employment Security Department, along with state and local partners, will host another layoff assistance webinar for state of Washington employees and contractors. The webinar is scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 15.

County unemployment rates and employment data for May 2025 are now available on the Employment Security Department website. Visit the labor force page to view historic and current data on the unemployment rate. 

Washington’s economy increased by an estimated 400 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in May 2025, and the monthly unemployment rate increased slightly to 4.5%.