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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.
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12/20/2017Read More...
Washington economy continues to improve
OLYMPIA – Washington’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held at 4.5 percent in in November, despite preliminary estimates from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) that indicate the state added 9,800 jobs over the month.
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12/8/2017Read More...
Inslee awards $6.4 million to 11 communities to create apprenticeship and career connections for 29,000 youth
Job shadowing, internships and apprenticeships are just a few of the career connections that will become available to 29,000 students thanks to $6.4 million in new Career Connect Washington grant funding.
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12/7/2017Read More...
New Unemployment Tax Rates Released
OLYMPIA – The Employment Security Department has issued 2018 tax rate notices to employers and updated our website with all the new information.
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11/21/2017Read More...
County unemployment numbers for October released today
OLYMPIA – County unemployment rates and employment data for October 2017 are now available online. Use the historical estimates report to view prior months’ data.
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11/16/2017Read More...
Washington Service Corps, Reading Corps need service seekers for six-month terms
OLYMPIA – The Washington Service Corps and the Washington Reading Corps need people who can commit six months to making a difference.
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11/15/2017Read More...
October unemployment rate matches record low
OLYMPIA – Washington’s unemployment rate fell from 4.6 to 4.5 percent in October – equaling the state’s all-time low for unemployment set earlier this year, according to the state Employment Security Department.