RI unemployment rate unchanged in May

RI unemployment rate unchanged in May

CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island's unemployment rate stayed the same last month while the number of jobs added slightly increased, according to the R.I. Department of Labor and Training (DLT). DLT data showed the state's unemployment rate remained at 4.9% in May. RELATED: RI unemployment rate, job numbers ticked up in April The state's unemployment rate was still higher than the national figure, which held at 4.2%. During May, the stat…

Montana's unemployment rate remains steady at 2.7%

MONTANA - Governor Greg Gianforte announced that Montana's unemployment rate held steady at 2.7% in April, making it one of the lowest in the nation. According to the governor, this marks 46 consecutive months of unemployment at or below 3.4%,…

State unemployment rate remains unchanged

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s unemployment remained unchanged over the month, sitting at 3.9 percent in May according to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry.

New Jersey job growth holds steady in May

In May, the state labor market maintained its level from April, with total nonfarm jobs totaling 4.39 million. The New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development released the May jobs report June 19, based on preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Year-over-year from May 2024, the state added 25,300 jobs, with 82% of those gains in the private sector. Five sectors recorded gains: Leisure and hospitality +4,200 P…

PA unemployment holds at 3.9% as jobs hit record high - Central Penn Business Journal

Pennsylvania‘s unemployment rate held steady at 3.9% in May. Nonfarm jobs hit a 13th straight monthly record at 6.22 million. Leisure and hospitality led May’s job growth with 2,500 new jobs.   Pennsylvania’s jobless rate stayed at 3.9% in May as nonfarm jobs hit a record high for the 13th month, led by gains in leisure and health sectors, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry announced Friday. The commonwealth’s rate remains below t…

Luxembourg unemployment rate remains unchanged at 6% in May

Unemployment rate in April and May was the highest in four years, when the country was grappling with the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic