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9/19/2012Read More...
Good news for August construction employment offset by job cuts in other industries
OLYMPIA - Washington’s construction industry led all sectors in employment gains in August, with a seasonally adjusted estimate of 1,900 jobs, contributing to a net gain of 3,900 construction jobs since August 2011.
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8/23/2012Read More...
Fife business honored with Hire-A-Vet Award
OLYMPIA – Two state cabinet officials visited Continuant in Fife today to honor the company for its stellar record of hiring military veterans.
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8/15/2012Read More...
Job numbers, unemployment rate go opposite directions in July
OLYMPIA – Preliminary estimates of the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate and job numbers in Washington last month are seemingly at odds again, similar to the national numbers.
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8/2/2012Read More...
Tax credit for hiring veterans
OLYMPIA – Hire an unemployed veteran, get a tax credit!
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7/18/2012Read More...
State adds another 10,000 jobs in June
OLYMPIA – June continued the steady beat of job growth in Washington, with an estimated gain of 10,200 jobs, seasonally adjusted, according to the state’s Employment Security Department.
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6/28/2012Read More...
WorkSource website connects veterans and employers
OLYMPIA – The Employment Security Department has added new features to the WorkSource website that will make it easier than ever for employers and veterans to find each other.
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6/27/2012Read More...
Spokane business honored with Hire-A-Vet Award
SPOKANE – Two state cabinet officials visited Spokane today to honor Haskins Steel for its track record of hiring military veterans.
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6/25/2012Read More...
Third green-jobs report: economy taking a toll, but still little difference between green and 'regular' economy
OLYMPIA – In its third study of green jobs in Washington, the Employment Security Department found evidence that the recession took a toll on jobs involved in developing or using environmentally friendly products.