- Job growth signals robust economy, with gain of 228,000, By Ben Casselman, December 8, 2017, New York Times: “The Labor Department released its official hiring and unemployment figures for November on Friday morning, providing the latest snapshot of the American economy…”
- The economy added 228,000 jobs in November, unemployment at 4.1 percent, By Danielle Paquette, December 8, 2017, Washington Post: “The economy added 228,000 jobs in November, slightly outpacing analysts’ expectations, and unemployment held steady at 4.1 percent, federal economists reported Friday…”
Tag: Unemployment
US State Unemployment
Jobless rates fell in 11 U.S. states, hit record lows in two, By Christopher S. Rugaber (AP), November 17, 2017, Denver Post: “Unemployment rates fell to record lows in Idaho and Tennessee in September, and dropped in 9 other states…”
Unemployment Compensation Fund – Ohio
Should Ohio workers have their wages taxed to pay for state jobless benefits?, By Catherine Candisky, October 22, 2017, Columbus Dispatch: “A proposal to shore up Ohio’s unemployment-compensation fund would draw millions of dollars from workers because they would be required for the first time to contribute to jobless benefits. Under House Bill 382 introduced by state Rep. Kirk Schuring, R-Canton, new premiums charged to employees would begin in 2019, generating $125 million that year. That would equal 10 percent of the unemployment taxes paid by employers, who also face a rate increase…”