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.
At 9.7 percent, US unemployment rate highest in 26 yearsSeptember 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The US unemployment rate jumped to 9.7 percent in August, as employers slashed an additional 216,000 jobs, the Bureau of Labour Statistics reported Friday. While employers cut fewer jobs in August than in July - when 276,000 jobs were lost - the unemployment rate soared to a 26-year high.
Summary Box: Unemployment rate jumps to 26-year high, though job cuts slowSeptember 4th, 2009 Summary Box: Unemployment reaches 26-year highTHE BAD NEWS: The jobless rate jumped to 9.7 percent in August, the Labor Department said Friday, from 9.4 percent in July. That's the highest rate since June 1983.
Nevada unemployment hits record in July: 12.5 percent statewide, 13.1 percent in VegasAugust 22nd, 2009 Nevada unemployment climbs to record 12.5 percentLAS VEGAS — Nevada's unemployment rate hit a record in July, climbing to 12.5 percent statewide and 13.1 percent in Las Vegas, according to a state report issued Friday. That puts the Silver State 3.1 percentage points above the national unemployment rate of 9.4 percent, according to figures from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
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.
Unemployment rate drops in 17 states in July as layoffs slow, but jobs remain scarceAugust 21st, 2009 July unemployment dips in 17 states, rises in 26WASHINGTON — The unemployment rate fell in 17 states and the District of Columbia last month, a positive sign even as the pain of joblessness remains widespread. The Labor Department said Friday that the jobless rate fell in July in New York, Oregon, Minnesota and Virginia, among other states.
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.
Unemployment rate in California climbs to 11.9 percent in July, up from 11.6 percentAugust 21st, 2009 California unemployment rate climbs to 11.9 pct.SAN FRANCISCO — California's unemployment rate climbed to 11.9 percent in July, the highest number in modern record-keeping. That's an increase from 11.6 percent in June and considerably higher than the jobless rate of 7.3 percent a year ago.
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 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.
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.
Canada sheds 7,400 jobs in June, pushing unemployment rate to 8.6 percentJuly 10th, 2009 Canada's unemployment rate rises to 11-year highTORONTO — Canada lost 7,400 jobs in June as the unemployment rate climbed to its highest level in 11 years. Statistics Canada announced Friday that the unemployment rate rose to 8.6 percent last month from 8.4 percent in May.
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.
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.
Finnish unemployment continues climb to 8.3 percent in MarchApril 28th, 2009 Finland's March unemployment at 8.3 percentHELSINKI — Finland's unemployment rate continued its rise last month, to 8.3 percent, and the government on Tuesday warned of tougher times ahead. Statistics Finland said the rate was up from 6.8 percent in March 2008 and 7.6 percent in February this year.
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