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9/11/2014Read More...
Employment Security distributes workforce-development funds
OLYMPIA – The state’s Employment Security Department has distributed nearly $41 million in federal funds to 12 local Workforce Development Councils in Washington to help workers upgrade skills and find jobs.
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8/13/2014Read More...
State unemployment rate dips to 5.6 percent lowest since August 2008
OLYMPIA – Washington experienced continued job growth in July and the state’s unemployment rate fell to its lowest point since August 2008, according to preliminary, seasonally adjusted estimates released today by state Employment Security Department.
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7/24/2014Read More...
WorkSource plans outreach to assist workers impacted by the Eastern Washington wildfires
OKANOGAN COUNTY– Representatives from WorkSource Okanogan County and the Spokane Unemployment Insurance Claims Center will be in Pateros and Twisp Friday, July 25, to help people affected by the fires burning in Okanogan County.
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7/24/2014Read More...
Los beneficios por desempleo e información para los trabajadores y los negocios afectados por los incendios forestales en el este del Estado de Washington
OLYMPIA – El Departamento para la Seguridad del Empleo del Estado de Washington creó una página Web con información acerca de beneficios por desempleo para trabajadores y negocios afectados por los incendios forestales en el este de Washington.
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7/24/2014Read More...
Unemployment benefits and tax information for workers and businesses impacted by the Eastern Washington wildfires
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Employment Security Department has created a Web page with information about unemployment benefits for workers and businesses affected by Eastern Washington wildfires.
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7/23/2014Read More...
Governor Inslee applauds President Obama's support for improvements to employment and training programs
OLYMPIA — President Barack Obama signed the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) yesterday, which includes key improvements to the nation’s workforce development programs.
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7/16/2014Read More...
State unemployment rate falls to 5.8 percent, lowest in 6 years
OLYMPIA – Washington’s job growth accelerated in June and the unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in six years, according to preliminary, seasonally adjusted estimates by economists with the state’s Employment Security Department.
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6/30/2014Read More...
Employers report more hiring and job openings
OLYMPIA – A state-sponsored survey of Washington employers shows both hiring and job vacancies increased between fall 2012 and fall 2013 – and employers say it’s taking a lot longer to fill the openings.