Economic Indicators

Employment and Unemployment: State

Updated: May 18, 2012

Monthly analysis of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ states employment report.

Recovery continues, led by strong manufacturing growth | 1:47 pm, May 18, 2012
New data show slow but steady progress towards economic recovery in most states, but eight states experienced job loss in the preceding three-month period.

Posted May 18, 2012 | Read the full report from EPI »

Unemployment / Payroll employment

Previous reports

State employment trends positive, but slowing

Posted on April 20, 2012 | 1:33 pm

State unemployment data show continuing positive trends

Posted on March 30, 2012 | 2:37 pm

State-level data confirm nationwide recovery

Posted on March 13, 2012 | 2:36 pm

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