From statesman, April 18, 2009...
Central Texas continued to add jobs during March, in the face of a recession that led to job losses in every other large Texas city.
The Texas Workforce Commission said Friday that jobs grew in the region at a 0.4 percent annual rate last month. That works out to 3,300 jobs between March 2008 and March 2009. Job growth was 0.2 percent in February.
The local unemployment rate was 6.2 percent, down from 6.3 percent in February but up from 3.8 percent in March 2008.
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Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
State jobless rate edges up in March
From KEYE, April 17, 2009...
The Texas Workforce Commission today reports statewide unemployment edged upward -- to 6.7 percent in March.
The state shed 47,100 nonagricultural jobs.
While the Rio Grande Valley showed slight improvement from a month earlier it continued to the lead the state with the highest unemployment rates. Midland delivered the lowest unemployment rate at 4.3 percent.
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The Texas Workforce Commission today reports statewide unemployment edged upward -- to 6.7 percent in March.
The state shed 47,100 nonagricultural jobs.
While the Rio Grande Valley showed slight improvement from a month earlier it continued to the lead the state with the highest unemployment rates. Midland delivered the lowest unemployment rate at 4.3 percent.
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Austin fighting back; jobless rate drops for 2nd month
From Austin Business Journal, April 17, 2009...
For the second consecutive month, Austin's unemployment rate has decreased as the region tries to regain the losses it's sustained in the recession.
Austin added 5,100 jobs in the month of March, helping drop the metro area's unemployment rate from 6.3 percent in February to 6.2 percent, according to the latest figures from the Texas Workforce Commission.
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For the second consecutive month, Austin's unemployment rate has decreased as the region tries to regain the losses it's sustained in the recession.
Austin added 5,100 jobs in the month of March, helping drop the metro area's unemployment rate from 6.3 percent in February to 6.2 percent, according to the latest figures from the Texas Workforce Commission.
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Monday, April 13, 2009
Texas unemployment rate rises to 6.5 percent
From KEYE, March 26, 2009...
The Texas unemployment rate climbed to 6.5 percent in February --- still well below the 8.1 percent national unemployment rate.
The state's unemployment rate rose slightly from 6.4 percent in January.T
he Texas Workforce Commission says today Texas dropped 46,100 nonagricultural jobs in February. In January, the state lost 55,900 jobs overall.
Meanwhile, 14,700 jobs were added in education and health services in February, for an industry gain of 58,600 new positions in the past year.
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The Texas unemployment rate climbed to 6.5 percent in February --- still well below the 8.1 percent national unemployment rate.
The state's unemployment rate rose slightly from 6.4 percent in January.T
he Texas Workforce Commission says today Texas dropped 46,100 nonagricultural jobs in February. In January, the state lost 55,900 jobs overall.
Meanwhile, 14,700 jobs were added in education and health services in February, for an industry gain of 58,600 new positions in the past year.
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Monday, March 9, 2009
Austin unemployment rate hits 6.4%; region lost 12,800 jobs in Jan.
From Austin Business Journal, March 5, 2009...
The Austin area lost 12,800 jobs in January as the local unemployment rate reached 6.4 percent.
Total non-farm jobs in the region stood at 770,500 in January, down from 783,300 in December 2008, the latest report from the Texas Workforce Commission shows. Over the last year, the local area has added just 6,600 jobs for an annual growth rate just shy of 1 percent.
For the month, job losses were most significant in the sectors of leisure and hospitality (down 3,100 positions); trade, transportation and utilities (down 4,400 positions); and education and health services (down 2,500 positions). The only sector to show a gain of more than 1,000 jobs was professional and business services, which added 1,200 positions for the month.
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The Austin area lost 12,800 jobs in January as the local unemployment rate reached 6.4 percent.
Total non-farm jobs in the region stood at 770,500 in January, down from 783,300 in December 2008, the latest report from the Texas Workforce Commission shows. Over the last year, the local area has added just 6,600 jobs for an annual growth rate just shy of 1 percent.
For the month, job losses were most significant in the sectors of leisure and hospitality (down 3,100 positions); trade, transportation and utilities (down 4,400 positions); and education and health services (down 2,500 positions). The only sector to show a gain of more than 1,000 jobs was professional and business services, which added 1,200 positions for the month.
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Thursday, March 5, 2009
Texas jobless fund could need federal bailout
From statesman, March 1, 2009...
Added claims during recession drawing down fund faster than previously projected.
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Added claims during recession drawing down fund faster than previously projected.
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Thursday, January 22, 2009
Texas Workforce Commission swamped with calls for jobless benefits
From statesman, January 14, 2009...
Dialing the state for information on your unemployment benefits? Get ready to wait.
Texas Workforce Commission phone lines are being swamped by unemployed workers seeking jobless benefits, with waits of more than a half-hour in some cities — if callers can get through at all.
"We're inundated," said Ann Hatchitt, director of communications for the commission, the state agency charged with aiding workers who need benefits. "We are encouraging people to file online."
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Dialing the state for information on your unemployment benefits? Get ready to wait.
Texas Workforce Commission phone lines are being swamped by unemployed workers seeking jobless benefits, with waits of more than a half-hour in some cities — if callers can get through at all.
"We're inundated," said Ann Hatchitt, director of communications for the commission, the state agency charged with aiding workers who need benefits. "We are encouraging people to file online."
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Saturday, December 27, 2008
Texas unemployment rate up, despite new jobs
From News 8 Austin, December 19, 2008...
The unemployment rate in Texas edged up in November.
The rate in October was 5.6 percent, last month it went to 5.7 percent. Last year in November the unemployment rate was 4.2 percent.
In Austin and Round Rock, the unemployment rate went up from 3.5 percent in November 2007, and 4.8 percent in October, to 5 percent in November.
The Texas Workforce Commission said the state saw hints of economic recovery from Hurricane Ike with a slight increase in the number of jobs in the southeast.
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The unemployment rate in Texas edged up in November.
The rate in October was 5.6 percent, last month it went to 5.7 percent. Last year in November the unemployment rate was 4.2 percent.
In Austin and Round Rock, the unemployment rate went up from 3.5 percent in November 2007, and 4.8 percent in October, to 5 percent in November.
The Texas Workforce Commission said the state saw hints of economic recovery from Hurricane Ike with a slight increase in the number of jobs in the southeast.
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Austin-area job growth at 2.1 percent
From statesman, August 16, 2008...
Austin's job growth was 2.1 percent in July, as the region added 15,800 jobs from a year earlier.
The region's job market has slowed considerably from a year ago, when job growth was running greater than 5 percent, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.
Almost all of the losses have come from the manufacturing sector. But the loss of those 2,700 jobs in the past year has been offset by gains in construction, financial services, government, and hotels and restaurants.
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Austin's job growth was 2.1 percent in July, as the region added 15,800 jobs from a year earlier.
The region's job market has slowed considerably from a year ago, when job growth was running greater than 5 percent, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.
Almost all of the losses have come from the manufacturing sector. But the loss of those 2,700 jobs in the past year has been offset by gains in construction, financial services, government, and hotels and restaurants.
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Friday, August 15, 2008
Austin unemployment rate hits 4.4%
From Austin Business Journal, August 15, 2008...
Austin's unemployment rate rose to 4.4 percent in July as the metro area saw its job total dip compared with June.
The number of nonfarm jobs in the region totaled 769,600 in July, according to the latest report from the Texas Workforce Commission. That's down 6,600 positions from the month before, or 1 percent. The number of jobs is up 2.1 percent, or 15,800 positions, compared with July 2007. That's a much slower year-over-year growth rate than the region has experienced in recent years.
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Austin's unemployment rate rose to 4.4 percent in July as the metro area saw its job total dip compared with June.
The number of nonfarm jobs in the region totaled 769,600 in July, according to the latest report from the Texas Workforce Commission. That's down 6,600 positions from the month before, or 1 percent. The number of jobs is up 2.1 percent, or 15,800 positions, compared with July 2007. That's a much slower year-over-year growth rate than the region has experienced in recent years.
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Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Texas unemployment insurance claims continue to climb
From Austin Business Journal, July 1, 2008...
Initial claims for unemployment insurance in Texas rose last week to 14,608, a 7 percent increase over the prior week.
The number of initial claims for benefits jumped 17 percent compared with the same week in 2007, according to data from the Texas Workforce Commission
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Initial claims for unemployment insurance in Texas rose last week to 14,608, a 7 percent increase over the prior week.
The number of initial claims for benefits jumped 17 percent compared with the same week in 2007, according to data from the Texas Workforce Commission
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Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Austin area gains jobs at 2.7 percent annual rate in April, down from 5.4 percent last year
From statesman.com, May 17, 2008...
The job growth engine that has been keeping the Central Texas economy strong is losing steam.
The region gained jobs at a 2.7 percent annual rate in April, down from 5.4 percent a year ago, the Texas Workforce Commission said today.
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The job growth engine that has been keeping the Central Texas economy strong is losing steam.
The region gained jobs at a 2.7 percent annual rate in April, down from 5.4 percent a year ago, the Texas Workforce Commission said today.
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Friday, April 18, 2008
Austin Area Has Gained Nearly 22,000 Jobs in the Last Year
From Austin Business Journal April 18, 2008...
The number of jobs in the Austin area held steady in March, while statewide employment gains were slighter than the previous month.
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The number of jobs in the Austin area held steady in March, while statewide employment gains were slighter than the previous month.
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