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11/2/2017Read More...
Washington veterans will speak at war memorials on capitol campus
OLYMPIA – Washington veterans will speak about their experiences at a Veterans Day ceremony from noon to 1 p.m. on Nov. 9 at the state capitol campus.
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10/31/2017Read More...
Governor’s Committee honors employers who hire people with disabilities
OLYMPIA –Six public and private employers were honored today for their exemplary work recruiting, hiring, retaining and promoting people with disabilities.
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10/24/2017Read More...
Annual Ability Awareness Forum promotes people with disabilities
BREMERTON – Job seekers who have disabilities will present “live resumes” to Kitsap County-area employers looking to hire during an ability forum on Oct. 26.
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10/24/2017Read More...
County unemployment numbers for September released today
OLYMPIA – County unemployment rates and employment data for September 2017 are now available online. Use the historical estimates report to view prior months’ data.
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10/20/2017Read More...
Annual job fair targets veterans and people with disabilities
SPOKANE – Veterans and job seekers who have disabilities can meet over 50 employers and try out the latest adaptive equipment at a job fair and accessibility expo on Oct. 24.
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10/18/2017Read More...
Unemployment rate unchanged in September
OLYMPIA – Washington’s unemployment rate held at 4.6 percent in September and preliminary estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show the state gained 13,800 jobs over the month.
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10/16/2017Read More...
Unemployment insurance claims centers phones open Monday, Wednesday, Friday
OLYMPIA –With an increasing number of customers contacting the unemployment claims center via electronic means, agents are changing the way they work to meet customer needs. Starting Oct. 16, claim center agents will be available to answer questions over the phones at 1-800-318-6022 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. They will also take applications for unemployment benefits and other requests by phone from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays. Previously, some customers were also only able to apply for benefits over the phone two days a week depending on their social security number.
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9/15/2017Read More...
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