Locally, according to a newly released Bureau of Labor Statistics report released on February 1, the Columbus metropolitan area unemployment rate (not seasonally adjusted) dropped from 3.5 percent in November to 3.3 percent in December.
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Inflation Hasn’t Increased US Food Insecurity Overall, According to Our New Tracker
Grocery prices soared by 11.8% in 2022 – the swiftest pace since the early 1980s. Rapid inflation is, naturally, leading to concerns that it’s getting harder for Americans to put food on the table.
US Sees Economic Growth in Fourth Quarter
A Department of Commerce statement, released on Thursday, January 26, reported fourth quarter and year-end preliminary findings on the US economy.
As State Jobs Increase, Unemployment Stays the Same
In December, the Georgia unemployment rate was 3.0 percent which is the same as the unemployment rate in November.
New Federal Student Loan Repayment Plan Aimed at Low-Income Borrowers
The U.S. Department of Education unveiled a proposal Tuesday that would overhaul a federal student loan income-driven repayment plan, and, if implemented, could help millions of low-income borrowers.
National Unemployment Drops As Jobs Increase
In December, the national unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent, down 0.1 percent from the previous month.
Diversity of US Workplaces Is Growing in Terms of Race, Ethnicity and Age – Forcing More Employers To Be Flexible
Increased immigration, longer life expectancy and a decline in birth rates are transforming the U.S. workforce in two important ways.
National Unemployment Stays Steady at 3.7 Percent in November
According to a Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report released earlier this month, the national unemployment rate stayed steady at 3.7 percent in November.
Jobs Continue to Flourish in Georgia
Jobs increased in Georgia in the past 6 months. Over the month of October, job creation reached an all-time peak of 4,834,900.
National Unemployment Drops to 3.5 Percent in September
On Friday, October 7, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a report with preliminary September unemployment and job numbers.