Oregon’s Unemployment Rate Hit 5% in July, the Highest Since 2021

Oregon Reports More Job Losses

In July, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment declined by 2,700 jobs, following a revised loss of 8,600 jobs in June. July’s losses were largest in financial activities (-2,700 jobs); professional and business services (-1,400); and health care and social assistance (-1,100). Gains were largest in construction (+2,900 jobs) and transportation, warehousing, and utilities (+800). Construction employed 112,700 in July, rebounding…

Oregon sees 2,700 job losses in July

Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment declined by 2,700 jobs in July, following a revised loss of 8,600 jobs in June, according to the Oregon Employment Department.

‘The overall picture looks weaker’ as Oregon’s unemployment rate hits 5%

The state’s unemployment rate is the highest it’s been since recovering from a COVID-19 shutdown spike.

Oregon’s unemployment rate hit 5% in July, the highest since 2021

Intel's recent layoff of 2,400 Oregon employees slammed the state’s jobless rolls.

Oregon unemployment rises to 5%

Oregon's job total declined by 2,700 in July, following a revised June loss of 8,600, according to the Employment Department.

"The overall picture looks weaker" as Oregon’s unemployment rate hits 5% • Lincoln Chronicle

Oregon’s jobless rate reached 5% in July, up from 4.2% a year ago. That’s the highest it’s been since the state recovered from COVID-19 lockdowns that pushed tens of thousands of people out of work in 2020. The post “The overall picture looks weaker” as Oregon’s unemployment rate hits 5% appeared first on Lincoln Chronicle.