Unemployment articles
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California Unemployment Spikes
California saw applications for unemployment benefits rise for the week ending March 30, according to the Department of Labor—a signal that the jobs market may become more challenging amid a rise in the state's jobless rate.In the Golden State, the number of jobless claims increased by 2,147, the largest rise in the nation. Pennsylvania followed with 1,913 new claims, and Iowa with 1,383. Overall, for the week ending April 6, claims declined by 11,000 to 211,000, below what economist...
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Recent college grads see rise in unemployment
Unemployment jumped from 8.6% to 12.3% among 20-somethings with bachelor's degrees year over year, the BLS reported.
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Portland's Unemployment Rate Edges Up Slightly In March
PORTLAND, Ore. – The unemployment rate in the Portland metro area was 4.2 percent in March. That’s