Jobless rates improve in most metro areas in August, though many workers likely discouragedSeptember 30th, 2009 Jobless rates drop in most metro areas in AugustWASHINGTON — The August unemployment rate fell in about 60 percent of metropolitan areas from the previous month, as layoffs ease nationwide. The jobless rate dropped in 232 of 380 metro areas, according to an Associated Press analysis of Labor Department data released Wednesday.
Mexico's unemployment rate hit 6.28 percent in August, highest rate since mid-1990sSeptember 22nd, 2009 Mexico's jobless rate at 6.28 percent in AugustMEXICO CITY — Mexico's unemployment rate rose to 6.28 percent in August, the highest rate in more than 13 years. The National Statistics Institute says the jobless rate among the country's roughly 45 million workers was up from 4.2 percent in August 2008 as the country continues to feel the effects of the world recession.
42 US states lose jobs in August, up from 29 in JulySeptember 18th, 2009 42 US states lose jobs in August, up from JulyWASHINGTON — Forty-two states lost jobs last month, up from 29 in July, with the biggest net payroll cuts coming in Texas, Michigan, Georgia and Ohio. The Labor Department also reported Friday that 27 states saw their unemployment rates increase in August, and 14 states and Washington D.C., reported unemployment rates of 10 percent or above.
42 states lose jobs in August, up from 29 in July; biggest cuts in Texas, Mich., Ga., OhioSeptember 18th, 2009 42 states lose jobs in August, up from 29 in JulyWASHINGTON — Forty-two states lost jobs last month, up from 29 in July, with the biggest net payroll cuts coming in Texas, Michigan, Georgia and Ohio. The Labor Department also reported Friday that 27 states saw their unemployment rates increase in August, and 14 states and Washington D.C., reported unemployment rates of 10 percent or above.
Unemployment rate in Calif climbs to 11.9 percent in July, up from 11.6 percentAugust 21st, 2009 Unemployment rate in Calif climbs to 11.9 pctSACRAMENTO, Calif. — California's unemployment rate climbed to 11.9 percent in July, the highest number in modern record-keeping.
Meltdown 101: State unemployment report: Is the glass half-full, or half-empty?August 21st, 2009 Meltdown 101: State unemployment, by the numbersWASHINGTON — Texas added the third-highest number of jobs among the states last month — but its unemployment rate still jumped because thousands of jobless people streamed into the work force. That's typical of the Labor Department's July state employment report, which includes a wealth of good news and bad news — often from the same state.
Michigan jobless rate dips slightly to 15 percent in July, first drop in more than a yearAugust 19th, 2009 Michigan jobless rate dips slightly to 15 percentLANSING, Mich. — Michigan's monthly unemployment rate has dropped for the first time in more than a year.
Unemployment tops 10 percent in 15 states in June; Michigan at 15.2 percent, highest since '84July 17th, 2009 Unemployment tops 10 percent in 15 states in JuneWASHINGTON — Unemployment topped 10 percent in 15 states and the District of Columbia last month, according to federal data released Friday. The rate in Michigan surpassed 15 percent, the first time any state hit that mark since 1984.
Unemployment tops 10 percent in 16 states in June; Michigan at 15.2 percent, highest since '84July 17th, 2009 Unemployment tops 10 percent in 16 states in JuneWASHINGTON — The U.S. Labor Department says unemployment topped 10 percent in 16 states last month.
8 states see record unemployment rates in May; Nebraska, Vermont only states without increasesJune 19th, 2009 8 states see record unemployment rates in MayWASHINGTON — The unemployment rates in eight states hit record-highs last month and only two — Nebraska and Vermont — did not report increases. The Labor Department says 48 states and the District of Columbia saw employment conditions deteriorate last month.
Summary Box: Layoffs slow, but jobless rate rises to 9.4 percent and will move higherJune 6th, 2009 Summary Box: Layoffs slow as recession easesJOB CUTS SLOW: Employers cut 345,000 jobs last month, the fewest since September and the fourth straight month that the pace of layoffs slowed. UNEMPLOYMENT RATE RISES: The jobless rate rose to 9.4 percent, from 8.9 percent in April.
Poland's jobless rate falls to 11 percent in AprilMay 9th, 2009 Poland's jobless rate down to 11 percent in AprilWARSAW, Poland — Poland's jobless rate dropped to 11 percent in April from 11.2 percent the month before, according to government statistics released Friday. Labor Minister Jolanta Fedak said some 1.72 million people in the country of 38 million were without a job at the end of April — 28,000 less than the previous month.
Job losses slow to 539,000 in April; jobless rate rises to 8.9 percent, highest since 1983May 8th, 2009 Layoffs slow to 539K in April; jobless rate risesWASHINGTON — The pace of layoffs slowed in April, with employers cutting 539,000 jobs, the fewest in six months. But the unemployment rate climbed to 8.9 percent as many businesses remained wary of hiring given all the economic and financial uncertainties.
Japan jobless rate up, household spending down in MarchMay 1st, 2009 Japan jobless rate up, spending down in MarchTOKYO — Japan says its jobless rate rose and household spending fell in March. Friday's government announcement shows the world's second-largest economy is still faltering.
Euro-zone jobless rate surges to 8.9 percent in March as April inflation stays at 0.6 percentApril 30th, 2009 Euro jobless rate surges, inflation stableBRUSSELS — The jobless rate in the 16 nations that use the euro surged to 8.9 percent in March, the highest level in nearly five years, the EU statistics office said Thursday. Unemployment is rising steeply despite recently higher business and consumer optimism about their recession-hit economy.
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