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11/14/2018Read More...
State unemployment rate falls again
OLYMPIA – Washington’s economy added 12,400 jobs in October and the state’s seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate for October was 4.3 percent according to the Employment Security Department. The October unemployment rate decreased slightly from the September 2018 unemployment rate of 4.4 percent, which establishes a new historical low point for the state. The figures released are preliminary and are subject to revisions.
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11/2/2018Read More...
Washington veterans speak at war memorials on capitol campus
OLYMPIA – Washington veterans will speak about their military experiences in honor of Veterans Day in a ceremony from noon to 1 p.m. on Nov. 8 on the state capitol campus.
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11/2/2018Read More...
Washington companies honored with Hire-A-Vet Award
OLYMPIA - Twelve Washington businesses were honored today for their efforts to hire and support military veterans in 2018.
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10/18/2018Read More...
Governor’s Committee honors employers who hire people with disabilities
OLYMPIA –Six public and private employers were honored yesterday for their exemplary work recruiting, hiring, retaining and promoting people with disabilities.
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10/17/2018Read More...
State unemployment rate falls to new low
OLYMPIA – Washington’s economy added 4,500 jobs in September and the state’s seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate for September was 4.4 percent according to the Employment Security Department. The September unemployment rate decreased slightly from the August 2018 unemployment rate of 4.5 percent, making it the lowest rate recorded based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics data series dating back to 1976.
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10/4/2018Read More...
Gov. Inslee, Association of Washington Business and WorkSource team up to promote manufacturing careers
OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee has declared October 2018 Careers in Manufacturing Month saluting Washington manufacturers for being a cornerstone of the state’s economy and providing high-wage, high-tech jobs across the state.
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9/19/2018Read More...
Labor market continued to improve in August
OLYMPIA – Washington’s economy added 9,100 jobs in August and the state’s seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate for August was 4.5 percent according to the Employment Security Department. The August unemployment rate decreased slightly from the July 2018 unemployment rate of 4.6 percent and is the lowest rate for August since 1976.
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9/17/2018Read More...
Join state committee working to improve the lives of people with disabilities
OLYMPIA - If you’re interested in issues affecting people with disabilities and want to influence state decision makers, apply by Sept. 30 to become a member of the Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues and Employment (GCDE).