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Long-term unemployment at post-pandemic high, straining workers and economy

The U.S. economy is seeing a rise in long-term unemployment, with more than 1.9 million Americans out of work for 27 weeks or ...

As jobless claims rise, unemployment benefits aren’t keeping up with inflation. Here’s what to know.

Newly unemployed workers are facing higher inflation without a corresponding increase in jobless benefits to match.
CONTRACTOR

Every State Had June Construction Unemployment Rates Below 10%

Estimated state construction unemployment rates were lower than their pre-pandemic level in three-quarters of states Although most builders are loath to lay off workers at present, they are more ...
KING5

Washington's unemployment rate holds steady at 4.5%, report shows

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington's unemployment rate is holding steady at 4.5%, a report released Wednesday shows. This is slightly higher than the national average of 4.2% reported in July 2025. RELATED: ...
Spokane Public Radio

WA job numbers hold despite predictions, ID may not fall into a deficit after all

Unemployment in Washington is lower than forecasters had predicted this June, and Idaho appears not to be on track for a ...
Yahoo

Illinois Payroll Jobs Hold Steady, Unemployment Rate Unchanged in May

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced June 20 that nonfarm payrolls were nearly unchanged over-the-month, up +100 (0.0%) to 6,166,100 in May. Additionally, the ...

OKC hits 4 years of record-low unemployment: What is the city doing to sustain it?

The milestone is good news, but it does still mean there are about 25,000 people unemployed in the OKC metro. Here's what the ...