OLYMPIA — Washington state's economy shed 35,900 jobs in October, primarily due to a major strike by Boeing machinists, while the unemployment rate slightly decreased to 4.7%, state officials …

Washington state's unemployment rate decreased to 4.8% in August from 4.9% in July, according to the latest Monthly Employment Report released by the state's Employment Security Department. The …

U.S. employers added fewer jobs than expected in August, signaling a potential cooling in the labor market amid economic uncertainties. The unemployment rate remained relatively stable, according to …

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has proposed a 3.8 percent increase in workers' compensation insurance rates for 2025. If adopted, the proposal would raise …

OKANOGAN — Okanogan County's labor market displayed a complex mix of growth and challenges in July, according to a comprehensive labor area summary released by the Employment Security …

WENATCHEE - The Wenatchee Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) faces economic challenges as employment declined in July, according to a labor area summary released by the Washington State Employment …

Washington state's economy showed modest growth in June, adding an estimated 7,100 jobs, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.9% for the second consecutive month, according to the latest …

The U.S. economy continued to show signs of resilience in June, adding 206,000 jobs while the unemployment rate remained relatively steady at 4.1%, according to the latest report from the U.S. Bureau …

WENATCHEE - The Wenatchee Metropolitan Statistical Area, comprising Chelan and Douglas counties, saw its unemployment rate rise and nonfarm employment decline in June compared to the previous year, …

The U.S. economy added 175,000 jobs in April, a modest increase that fell short of the average monthly gain of 242,000 over the previous year, according to a report released by the Bureau of Labor …

Washington State employers added 5,200 jobs in April and the state's unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.8%, according to a report released by the Employment Security Department. The job growth …

Washington State employers added 5,200 jobs in April and the state's unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.8%, according to a report released by the Employment Security Department. The job growth …

WENATCHEE - The Wenatchee Metropolitan Statistical Area, comprising Chelan and Douglas counties in Washington state, saw impressive job growth between March 2023 and March 2024 despite an uptick in …

According to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Washington State experienced significantly higher rates of labor underutilization compared to the national average in 2023. The …

The Wenatchee metro area employment picture looked exceptionally bright in January, with total nonfarm jobs surging at more than four times the statewide pace, according to a new report by a state …

OLYMPIA - Washington's economy added 2,600 jobs in February, but the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.7%, marking the highest level since 2021 and the fifth straight month of rising joblessness. The …

OLYMPIA. — At the start of 2024, the state of Washington experienced a downturn in its labor market, with a notable decrease in payroll employment and a rise in the unemployment rate. According …

American workers led 33 major strikes in 2023, the most in more than two decades, the Labor Department reported Wednesday, as a booming labor market fueled a strong year of activity for unions. …

(Bloomberg) -- US inflation was about the same at the end of last year as initially reported after incorporating annual revisions, according to new data published Friday. Consumer prices …

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) witnessed a 0.3 percent increase in December, a notable rise from November's 0.1 percent, as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. …