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Unemployment in Snohomish County climbs again, to 10.3 percent Unemployment continued to rise in Snohomish County in February, climbing slightly to 10.3 percent, the state Employment Security Department reported Thursday. Read more on Everett Herald Unemployment in Snohomish County climbs again, to 10.3 percent Unemployment continued to rise in Snohomish County in February, climbing slightly [...]

Unemployment rates in the South, at a glance Seasonal layoffs caused unemployment rates to rise in nearly all of the 372 largest U.S. cities in January. Retailers let go of temporary workers hired for the holidays, and construction firms cut workers due to harsh winter weather. National employment data is seasonally adjusted to filter out [...]

Senate approves 2 bills extending unemployment benefits Two bills extending unemployment benefits by up to 26 weeks are halfway through the Oregon Legislature. Read more on Salem Statesman Journal Unemployment a constant challenge: Zuma The serious challenges of unemployment and poverty remained “constant” challenges in SA, said President Jacob Zuma on Friday. Zuma was addressing [...]

NJ’s unemployment website will soon get an upgrade TRENTON — Legislation that will upgrade New Jersey’s unemployment insurance website has been signed into law by Gov. Chris Christie. Read more on Asbury Park Press Ohio’s unemployment rate is down, but Job and Family Services spokesman Ben Johnson says he’s cautious about the future. Ohio’s official [...]

Stroger seeks unemployment benefits Former Cook County Board President Todd Stroger wants to start collecting unemployment checks. But the county is fighting back on the grounds he isn’t eligible to get unemployment for wages he made as an elected official. Read more on Chicago Tribune Polish February Unemployment Rate Rises to 13.2%, Labor Ministry Estimates [...]

SoCal job market poised for growth SoCal job market poised for growth – Southern California’s economy continues to recover Read more on Orange County Register Blumenthal warned of health care cuts; House plan would slash2,923 jobs, report says NEW HAVEN — U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., was told Monday that big cuts adopted by the [...]

Unemployment figure up 600 in month The number of people claiming unemployment benefit in Northern Ireland increased by 600 in January. Read more on Press Assoc. via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News NI unemployment rate at record level – Video Northern Ireland’s unemployment rate is now above the UK average, with a further 600 people [...]

Ralph Nader Image by State Library and Archives of Florida Title: [Ralph Nader] Date of film: 1980s Physical descrip: Color; sound; original length: 1:50. Local call number: V-241; AA469 General note: Excerpt of original. Activist Ralph Nader lectures at Florida State University’s Ruby Diamond auditorium on poverty, unemployment, and the influence of corporate interests on [...]

Ralph Nader Image by State Library and Archives of Florida Title: [Ralph Nader] Date of film: 1980s Physical descrip: Color; sound; original length: 1:50. Local call number: V-241; AA469 General note: Excerpt of original. Activist Ralph Nader lectures at Florida State University’s Ruby Diamond auditorium on poverty, unemployment, and the influence of corporate interests on [...]

Unemployment falls to 9%, nearly 2-year low The unemployment rate is sinking at the fastest pace in half a century because a surprisingly large number of people say they’re finding work. The decline conflicts with a survey of businesses that showed weak job growth last month. But that survey doesn’t count the self-employed and likely [...]