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12/14/2011Read More...
Job growth soared in November
OLYMPIA – Washington added an estimated 12,100 jobs in November, the largest one-month gain in four years.
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12/13/2011Read More...
Unemployment-benefit extensions ending soon
OLYMPIA – Unemployed workers in Washington state are learning this week that their extended unemployment benefits will begin phasing out soon.
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12/1/2011Read More...
Gregoire's reforms cause unemployment tax rate to drop, 2012 worker's comp. rates to stay flat
OLYMPIA – Gov. Chris Gregoire’s unemployment tax and workers’ compensation reform bills from last legislative session continue to help businesses through a down economy by causing next year’s unemployment tax rates to drop and keeping workers’ compensation rates flat into 2012.
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11/17/2011Read More...
Jobs and unemployment both improved in October
OLYMPIA – Washington’s employment picture bounced back in October, adding an estimated 4,600 jobs and lowering the unemployment rate to 9 percent.
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11/10/2011Read More...
Employment Security launches new website for employment and economic information
OLYMPIA - The state Employment Security Department launched a new website today that will make it easier to find information about the economy and the job market.
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11/4/2011Read More...
WorkSource helps Washington vets win the war on unemployment
OLYMPIA – They served unselfishly, and now thousands of local veterans are looking for work in a civilian world wracked by the worst economy since the Great Depression. But WorkSource is their new weapon for hope.
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11/1/2011Read More...
Employment Security awards funds to aid Walla Walla-area students
OLYMPIA – The state Employment Security Department has awarded $120,000 to the Blue Mountain Action Council in Walla Walla to assist local students.
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11/1/2011Read More...
Employment Security awards funds to aid students in Thurston and bordering counties
OLYMPIA – The state Employment Security Department has awarded $175,000 to Community Youth Services of Olympia to assist students in Thurston, Pierce, Lewis, Mason, Kitsap and Grays Harbor counties.