Nevada sees first drop in unemployment rate since November 2005
Reno Gazette Journal (Free subscription) | yesterday
CARSON CITY (AP) - Nevada's unemployment rate leveled out a bit in October, at 13 percent.
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Florida's unemployment reached 11.2% in October
Florida Sun Sentinel (Free subscription) | yesterday
Florida's unemployment rate reached 11.2 percent in October, the highest level since June 1975, with about 1.03 million residents out of work, the state work force agency said Friday.
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Florida jobless rate hits 11.2 percent
Orlando Sentinel (Free subscription) | yesterday
TALLAHASSEE -- Florida's jobless rate inched up to 11.2 percent in October, a slight gain over the previous month as the worst recession in more than three decades lumbered along. Florida's unemployment rate in September was 11.1 percent, and state...
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Nevada unemployment dips to 13 percent in October
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | yesterday
Nevada's unemployment rate leveled out a bit in October, at 13 percent. The state Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation said Friday that a dip in the state jobless rate from September's record high of 13.3 percent was the first month-to-month... Nevada - Unemployment - United States - Department for Work and Pensions - Society and Culture
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Most States See Higher Jobless Rates
Law Blog - WSJ.com (Free subscription) | yesterday
Unemployment rose in 29 states in the U.S. during October, hinting the threat posed by weak labor markets to the economic recovery might be growing.
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California adds jobs, despite rising unemployment rate
Sacramento Bee (Free subscription) | yesterday
California unemployment increased to 12.5 percent last month, but the state actually added jobs for the first time in more than a year. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said California payrolls grew by 25,700 in October, the first job growth the state has seen since April 2008. California was one of 28 states recording job growth. The unemployment rate grew three-tenths of a percent, to 12.5 percent....
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NY's jobless rate hits 9%
The Business Review of Albany (Free subscription) | yesterday
New York’s unemployment rate has soared to 9 percent -- up more than three points in a single year -- yet it’s still not among the 20 worst rates in the nation, according to a report released Friday morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Unemployment nears 12% in D.C.
The Washington Business Journal (Free subscription) | yesterday
Unemployment rates edged up in Maryland and D.C. and stayed the same in Virginia last month, according to preliminary data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Jobless rate hits 9% in NY, 15% in Mich.
The Business First of Buffalo (Free subscription) | yesterday
New York’s unemployment rate has soared to 9 percent -- up more than three points in a single year -- yet it’s still not among the 20 worst rates in the nation, according to a report released Friday morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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N.C. unemployment rises to 11%
Charlotte Observer: Breaking News (Free subscription) | yesterday
(By Sue Stock, sue.stock@newsobserver.com) North Carolina's unemployment rate rose in October to 11 percent, erasing any progress made in recent months and returning the state to the same unemployment rate it had in June. The figures, released this morning by the N.C. Employment Security Commission, showed that the number of unemployed workers in the state rose by 4,537 in October.
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State jobless rate rises to 12.5%
L. A. Times Dodgers Blog (Free subscription) | yesterday
California's unemployment rate increases in October from September's rate of 12.2%, giving the Golden State the fourth-highest rate in the country. Still, the state gained 25,700 jobs last month. California's unemployment rate rose again in October, once more setting a new post-World War II, even as the state added jobs, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said this morning.
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Fla., Orlando jobless rates barely change
The Orlando Business Journal (Free subscription) | yesterday
Florida’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose slightly to 11.2 percent in October from September, reaching the highest recorded level since May 1975.
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Jobless rate up slightly in Florida, down in Tampa Bay area
Tampa Bay Online (Free subscription) | yesterday
Florida's unemployment rate increased slightly to 11.2 percent in October, while the Tampa Bay area's rate decreased slightly to 11.7 percent, according to figures released today.
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Ted Strickland Continues to Turn Around Ohio!
Naugblog (Free subscription) | yesterday
Unemployment continues to skyrocket: COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s unemployment rate was 10.5 percent in October, up from 10.1 percent in September, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services said today. Ohio’s nonfarm wage and salary employment increased 1,400 over the month, from 5,097,000 in September to 5,098,400 in October. And this number doesn’t include workers who simply...
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Jobless claims flat
The Business Journal of Milwaukee (Free subscription) | yesterday
The number of initial claims for unemployment remained unchanged for the week ended Nov. 14 at 505,000, seasonally adjusted, compared to the adjusted figure for the prior week, the U.S. Department of Labor reported Thursday.
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“Target-Free Approach”
vivian09 | 15/10/2009
The short experience to date since the introduction of the “target-free approach” in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar , Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh has been disappointing. Acceptance levels were less than 50% of the corresponding period in the previous year when targets were in vogue. On the other hand, such a drastic change in acceptance has not occurred in the progressive southern states. Thus,...
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Mitsubishi buys 40 percent stake into Russian dealer’s distribution
traimi | 29/09/2009
For about $72 million, Mitsubishi Corp. was able to buy 40 percent of Rolf’s Mitsubishi car distribution business in Russia. Rolf is Russia’s largest foreign car dealer and was hit hard by declining sales in Russia. Reasons for the 54% drop in sales in August year-on-year include the fall of the ruble, lack of consumer credit, and rising unemployment.
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Friendly Web Design to start a business in UK
imrozz | 26/08/2009
The recession is being blamed for the increase in unemployment and many people are finding themselves in debt and with little or no income. Lots of companies are closing down and finding a job in such an economic climate is difficult. A website is a one mean to start an online business. A website is a vital marketing tool for business. The visual aspect of a website must be attractive and grab the...