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Unemployment Rate in Washington Ticks Up to 5.5 Percent
Unemployment Rate in Washington Ticks Up to 5.5 Percent
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington gained 7,200 jobs overall last month, but the state's unemployment rate rose slightly to 5.5 percent. The newest report from the state's Employment Security Department released on Thursday says the private sector is estimated to have grown by 5,600 jobs while government employment gained 1,600 jobs. ...
Washington Unemployment Rate Rises Slightly to 5.3 Percent
Washington Unemployment Rate Rises Slightly to 5.3 Percent
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington state's unemployment rate rose slightly to 5.3 percent last month even as the state saw an overall gain of 10,100 new jobs. The latest report Wednesday from the state's Employment Security Department shows that the state's private sector grew by 8,800 jobs and the public sector gained 1,300 jobs. ...