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7/5/2016Read More...
Governor’s Committee recruiting members to advocate for people with disabilities
OLYMPIA – If you’re interested in being an advocate for people with disabilities, consider applying for membership on the Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues and Employment.
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7/1/2016Read More...
Washington’s average wage tops $56,000 in 2015
OLYMPIA – Washington’s average annual wage grew by 2.6 percent in 2015 to $56,273, according to the state Employment Security Department.
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6/29/2016Read More...
New labor market tools and information available on ESD.WA.GOV
OLYMPIA – The Washington Employment Security Department today unveiled new labor market information on its website, ESD.WA.GOV.
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6/21/2016Read More...
County unemployment numbers for May released today
OLYMPIA – County unemployment rates and employment data for May 2016 are now available online. Use the historical estimates report to view prior months’ data.
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6/15/2016Read More...
Washington adds more jobs, labor market growth holds unemployment rate at 5.8 percent
OLYMPIA – Despite adding 8,700 jobs from April to May 2016, Washington’s unemployment rate remains at 5.8 percent for the sixth month in a row, according to the state’s Employment Security Department (ESD). The state released the seasonally adjusted, preliminary jobs estimates from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics as part of its May Monthly Employment Report.
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6/15/2016Read More...
State celebrates YesVets Veteran Hiring Initiative with Flag Day event at Capitol
OLYMPIA —State Rep. Gina McCabe joined leaders of the Washington State Departments of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) and Employment Security (ESD) at the state Capitol on June 14 to celebrate the success of a new statewide initiative to promote hiring veterans.
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6/13/2016Read More...
Washington Reading Corps needs people passionate about reading and kids
OLYMPIA – The Washington Reading Corps AmeriCorps is looking for people passionate about literacy to work with kids in elementary schools statewide.
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5/24/2016Read More...
County unemployment numbers for April released today
OLYMPIA – County unemployment rates and employment data for April 2016 are now available online. Use the historical estimates report to view prior months’ data.