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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.
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6/26/2014Read More...
Washington's average wage tops $52,000 in 2013
OLYMPIA – Washington’s average annual wage grew by 2 percent in 2013, to $52,635, according to the state Employment Security Department.
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6/19/2014Read More...
Seeking award nominations for employers who hire people with disabilities
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues & Employment is seeking award nominations for employers and individuals who make extra efforts to recruit, hire, promote and retain employees with disabilities.
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6/18/2014Read More...
Washington unemployment rate remains at 6.1 percent
OLYMPIA – Washington employers added 4,000 jobs and the unemployment rate held steady at 6.1 percent in May, according to preliminary, seasonally adjusted estimates by economists with the state’s Employment Security Department.