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6/12/2019Read More...
Washington's average wage tops $65,000 in 2018
OLYMPIA – Washington’s average annual wage grew by 5.5 percent in 2018 to $65,301, according to the state Employment Security Department—representing the largest percentage increase year over year since 2006.
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6/6/2019Read More...
Elizabeth Gordon assumes leadership of Governor’s Committee
OLYMPIA - For her first year on the job, Elizabeth Gordon says she will focus on helping employ workers who are injured, ill or receiving Social Security benefits because of a disability.
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5/21/2019Read More...
Governor Signs Bill to Strengthen Washington Agriculture Economy
OLYMPIA –Governor Jay Inslee today signed legislation that will allow the state’s Employment Security Department (ESD) to ensure foreign workers under the federal H-2A program have the support they need on the job and growers have the assistance they need to utilize the H-2A program properly.
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5/15/2019Read More...
Hiring continues strong in April
OLYMPIA – Washington’s economy gained 13,500 jobs in April and the state’s seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate for April rose slightly to 4.7 percent according to the Employment Security Department. The revised estimated March 2019 unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.6 percent.
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5/8/2019Read More...
Paid leave is an issue that brings people together, says Commissioner LeVine before House Ways & Means Committee
OLYMPIA – In her testimony before the U.S. House Ways & Means Committee on Wednesday, Employment Security Commissioner Suzan “Suzi” LeVine shared the benefits of paid family and medical leave for both workers and employers, and why Washington’s new program is increasingly looked at as a model for other states.
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5/1/2019Read More...
Governor proclaims May as Hospitality Month, spotlighting lifelong careers through multiple job fairs
OLYMPIA, WA – As the hospitality industry ramps up hiring for peak tourism season in Washington, Gov. Jay Inslee has proclaimed May as Careers in Hospitality Month. To recognize that, staff at WorkSource job centers are working with the industry to host hospitality celebrations and hiring events across the state.
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4/30/2019Read More...
Students with disabilities invited to apply for Youth Leadership Forum
OLYMPIA – High school students with disabilities are invited to learn leadership, citizenship and personal skills at the 19th annual Youth Leadership Forum.
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4/17/2019Read More...
Nonfarm payroll employment soars back in March
OLYMPIA – Washington’s economy gained 27,900 jobs in March and the state’s seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate for March rose slightly to 4.6 percent according to the Employment Security Department. The revised estimated February 2019 unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.5 percent.