Metropolitan Are Employment and Unemployment: May 2015 |
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| U.S. Department of Labor, U. S. Department |
| ISBN: | 978-1-5150-1350-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2015 |
| Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $12.95 |
Book Description:
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Unemployment rates were lower in May than a year earlier in 346 of the 387 metropolitan areas,higher in 36 areas, and unchanged in 5 areas, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twelve areas had jobless rates of less than 3.0 percent and nine areas had rates of at least 10.0 percent. Nonfarm payroll employment increased over the year in 319 metropolitan areas, decreased in 63 areas, and was unchanged in 5 areas. The national unemployment rate in May was 5.3 percent, not...
More DescriptionUnemployment rates were lower in May than a year earlier in 346 of the 387 metropolitan areas,higher in 36 areas, and unchanged in 5 areas, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twelve areas had jobless rates of less than 3.0 percent and nine areas had rates of at least 10.0 percent. Nonfarm payroll employment increased over the year in 319 metropolitan areas, decreased in 63 areas, and was unchanged in 5 areas. The national unemployment rate in May was 5.3 percent, not seasonallyadjusted, down from 6.1 percent a year earlier.