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4/24/2018Read More...
County unemployment numbers for March released today
OLYMPIA – County unemployment rates and employment data for March 2018 are now available online. Use the historical estimates report to view prior months’ data.
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4/18/2018Read More...
Unemployment rate nudges upward, job growth continues
OLYMPIA – Washington’s economy added 3,900 jobs in March and the state’s seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate increased slightly from 4.7 to 4.8 percent in March, according to the Employment Security Department.
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3/15/2018Read More...
Employment Security Commissioner announces retirement
OLYMPIA – When Gov. Jay Inslee appointed Commissioner Dale Peinecke to lead the Employment Security Department, the agency faced a budget crisis due to deep federal budget cuts and both facilities and technology desperately needed upgrades.
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3/13/2018Read More...
County unemployment numbers for January released today
OLYMPIA – County unemployment rates and employment data for January 2018 are now available online. Use the historical estimates report to view prior months’ data.
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3/7/2018Read More...
Washington jobs report delivers promising start to new year
OLYMPIA – Washington’s economy added 6,800 jobs in January and the state’s seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate came in at 4.7 percent, according to the Employment Security Department.
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1/23/2018Read More...
County unemployment numbers for December released today
OLYMPIA – County unemployment rates and employment data for December 2017 are now available online. Use the historical estimates report to view prior months’ data.
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1/17/2018Read More...
Washington economy adds jobs, unemployment low
OLYMPIA – Washington’s economy added 6,100 jobs in December and the state’s seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate came in at 4.5 percent, according to the Employment Security Department.
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12/27/2017Read More...
County unemployment numbers for November released today
OLYMPIA – County unemployment rates and employment data for November 2017 are now available online. Use the historical estimates report to view prior months’ data.