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6/27/2018Read More...
Washington’s average wage nears $61,900 in 2017
OLYMPIA – Washington’s average annual wage grew by 5.0 percent in 2017 to $61,887, according to the state Employment Security Department—representing the largest percentage increase year over year since 2007.
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6/18/2018Read More...
Special assistance available for M. Torres America workers
OLYMPIA – Workers and certain on-site contract workers who were laid-off by M. Torres America, may qualify for free training for a new occupation, financial assistance and other benefits through the federal Trade Act.
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6/18/2018Read More...
Special assistance available for CellNetix workers
OLYMPIA – Workers laid-off by CellNetix may qualify for free training for a new occupation, financial assistance and other benefits through the federal Trade Act.
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6/13/2018Read More...
Labor market strengthens further in May
OLYMPIA – Washington’s economy added 8,500 jobs in May and the state’s seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate for May was 4.7 percent according to the Employment Security Department. The May unemployment rate was slightly lower than the April 2018 unemployment rate of 4.8 percent.
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5/16/2018Read More...
Solid gain in payroll employment, unemployment rate little changed
OLYMPIA – Washington’s economy added 7,100 jobs in April and the state’s seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate for April was 4.8 percent according to the Employment Security Department. The April unemployment rate was slightly higher than the revised estimated March 2018 unemployment rate of 4.7 percent.
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5/8/2018Read More...
Special assistance available for Sharp Electronics workers
OLYMPIA – Workers laid-off by Sharp Electronics in Camas, Wash., may qualify for free training for a new occupation, financial assistance and other benefits through the federal Trade Act.
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5/8/2018Read More...
Inslee names former Ambassador Suzi LeVine as new Employment Security Department Commissioner
OLYMPIA - Gov. Jay Inslee today named Suzan “Suzi” LeVine as commissioner of the Employment Security Department. LeVine replaces Dale Peinecke who announced his retirement in April.
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4/30/2018Read More...
Students with disabilities invited to apply for Youth Leadership Forum
OLYMPIA – High school students with disabilities can apply for the 18th annual Youth Leadership Forum in July to learn leadership, citizenship and personal skills.