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8/4/2015Read More...
Employment Security Department projects continued job growth through 2023
OLYMPIA – You don’t need a crystal ball or a time machine to predict the future of employment in Washington state. If you’re trying to decide which career path to take or whether to change careers, the Employment Security Department’s Annual 2015 employment projections could help you find your direction.
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7/30/2015Read More...
Seeking award nominations for employers who hire people with disabilities
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues & Employment (GCDE) is seeking award nominations for employers who have made extra efforts to recruit, hire, promote and retain employees with disabilities.
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7/21/2015Read More...
County unemployment numbers for June released today
OLYMPIA – County unemployment rates and employment data for June 2015 are now available online. Use the historical estimates report to view prior months’ data.
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7/15/2015Read More...
Washington continues modest job growth in June
OLYMPIA –Washington experienced modest job growth in June, resulting in a 5.3 percent unemployment rate for the month, on a preliminary, seasonally adjusted basis, according to estimates by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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6/24/2015Read More...
County unemployment numbers for May released today
OLYMPIA - County unemployment rates and employment data for May 2015 are now available online. Use the historical estimates report to view prior months' data.
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6/22/2015Read More...
Washington’s average wage grows by 4.2 percent in 2014
OLYMPIA – Washington’s average annual wage increased by 4.2 percent in 2014 to $54,829, according to the state Employment Security Department – the largest percentage increase since 2007. The average weekly wage rose to $1,054 – up from $1,012 in in 2013. These figures include only those wages that are covered by unemployment insurance.
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6/17/2015Read More...
Washington's unemployment rate dips below national average
OLYMPIA - Washington's unemployment rate dipped below the national average for the first time since May 2014, falling from 5.5 percent in April 2015 to 5.4 percent in May 2015, on a preliminary, seasonally adjusted basis, according to estimates by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. At the same time, the U.S. unemployment rate rose slightly to 5.5 percent. Unemployment in the Seattle/Bellevue/Everett area fell to 4.1 percent.
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5/21/2015Read More...
Employment Security honors Washington employers for hiring veterans
OLYMPIA -Seven Washington employers will receive recognition from the state Employment Security Department for hiring veterans. Agency Commissioner Dale Peinecke announced the award recipients this week in conjunction with National Military Appreciation Month and the upcoming Memorial Day holiday.