Unemployment rate in Pennsylvania slightly increases in December 2023, sets record for total nonfarm jobs
While the unemployment rate went up one-tenth of a percentage, the number of nonfarm jobs set a record.
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While the unemployment rate went up one-tenth of a percentage, the number of nonfarm jobs set a record.
It's the second straight month Pennsylvania finds itself at a record-low unemployment rate.
The Commonwealth's unemployment rate was down to 3.4% in September.
Employers in Pennsylvania added nearly 8,000 jobs for a record-breaking 6.1 million jobs in the state.
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The U.S. job market has remained robust despite the Federal Reserve's concerted push to slow economic growth.
The change goes into effect next month.
The job market remains red-hot despite the Federal Reserve's push to slow economic growth.
It was another record-low month for Pennsylvania.
Hiring was stronger than economists had forecast, while the unemployment rate fell to 3.5%.
Pennsylvania's unemployment numbers dipped to 258,000.
The Commonwealth's unemployment rate was down to 4.2 percent in August.
The total nonfarm jobs were 31,000 over the month.
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The state's unemployment rate continues to sink to post-pandemic lows.
The state's unemployment rate dipped one-tenth of a percent.
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Pennsylvania's unemployment rate is steadily decreasing.
Pennsylvania's unemployment rate is hitting new post-pandemic lows, but the labor force and payrolls shrank in September as employers struggle to find enough employees.
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A former Westmoreland County employee was charged with theft after detectives said he ordered unauthorized pay increases.
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