The nation’s total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 339,000 jobs.
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National Unemployment Rate Drops to 3.4 Percent
On Friday, May 5, the Bureau of Labor Statistics published a report which included preliminary national unemployment numbers for April.
Pa.’s Unemployment Rate at 4.3% in January
Pennsylvania’s unemployment was 4.3% in January, according to state data released on Friday.
National Unemployment Rate Lowest Since 1969
On Friday, February 3, the Bureau of Labor Statistics published a report which included preliminary national unemployment numbers for January.
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Area Unemployment Stays Steady Per New Report
The Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metropolitan area unemployment rate (not seasonally adjusted) stayed steady at 3.3 percent Per New Report, just below the state average.
Pennsylvania Unemployment Hits New Record Low
According to the report, the national unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent in December, down 0.1 percent from the previous month.
Pennsylvania Unemployment Rate At All Time Low For September
The latest job numbers from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released last month shows that the unemployment rate in September reached an all time low in the commonwealth, mirroring national trends.
PA’s Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.2 Percent
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.2 percent in August, according to state data released on Friday.
July Unemployment Down From June
Locally, in Lehigh County, the unemployment rate is just above the state average at 4.7 percent and in Northampton County is just on the state average at 4.3 percent.
Pennsylvania economy revitalizing, unemployment backlog still an issue
Unemployment claims had increased nationally in January following the increase of Omicron variant infections, resulting in a slowdown of services in several industries.