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9/13/2017Read More...
Unemployment rate moves up marginally in August
OLYMPIA – The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly from 4.5 to 4.6 percent in August, primarily due to a jump in the state’s labor force, according to the state Employment Security Department.
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9/12/2017Read More...
Washington Retail Association, WorkSource and Gov. Inslee promote careers in retail
OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee has declared September 2017 Careers in Retail Month to recognize the numerous entry-level and management retail opportunities available to Washington workers. -
8/22/2017Read More...
County unemployment numbers for July released today
OLYMPIA – County unemployment rates and employment data for July 2017 are now available online. Use the historical estimates report to view prior months’ data.
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8/16/2017Read More...
Record low unemployment continues in Washington
OLYMPIA – Washington’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate clocked in at 4.5 percent for the third consecutive month in July, according to the state Employment Security Department.
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7/25/2017Read More...
County unemployment numbers for June released today
OLYMPIA – County unemployment rates and employment data for June 2017 are now available online. Use the historical estimates report to view prior months’ data.
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7/19/2017Read More...
Unemployment rate holds firm in June
OLYMPIA – Washington’s record-low unemployment rate held firm in June at 4.5 percent, despite preliminary estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showing the state gained 2,500 jobs over the month.
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7/7/2017Read More...
Gov. Inslee, Maj. Gen. Stammer announce job resources for transitioning military service members and their families
OLYMPIA – Transitioning military service members and their families, civilian contractors and members of the National Guard now have more robust job search, training, and transition resources on Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM).
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7/6/2017Read More...
Washington Service Corps, Reading Corps need 792 service seekers now
OLYMPIA – The Washington Service Corps and the Washington Reading Corps need a total of 792 service seekers: people interested in making a difference.