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PublishedAugust 3, 2018
U.S. hiring slowed, with 157,000 jobs added in July
The unemployment rate falls to 3.9 percent, but jobs figures are lower than the first half of the year.
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PublishedJuly 20, 2018
Maine’s low unemployment rate extended historic streak in June
The rate of 2.9 percent was up slightly from May, but still well below the national average of 4.0 percent.
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PublishedJune 15, 2018
May unemployment rate extends historic streak
The 2.8 percent jobless rate is the 30th consecutive month unemployment has been below 4 percent.
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PublishedMay 18, 2018
Maine’s April unemployment rate continues streak
A preliminary rate of 2.7 percent is unchanged from March and below 4 percent for the 29th month in a row.
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PublishedMay 4, 2018
U.S. unemployment rate drops to 3.9 percent
The April figure is the lowest since the end of 2000.
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PublishedApril 20, 2018
March unemployment rate could be lowest since 1957
The rate of 2.7 percent is the lowest since the state began keeping records using modern methodology.
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PublishedApril 19, 2018
Maine Legislature tables bill to address unemployment system in wake of botched rollout
Unemployed Mainers have complained about the online filing system since it rolled out last December, claiming they get locked out of their accounts and are unable to reach anyone in the department.
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PublishedApril 15, 2018
Legislators say unemployment problems still occurring as Labor investigation nears
State Sen. Troy Jackson is concerned that loggers will have a hard time getting unemployment benefits once mud season hits and soft roads sideline them temporarily
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PublishedMarch 23, 2018
Maine Labor Department’s new unemployment system to be investigated
The Government Oversight Committee voted 8-2 to investigate the rollout of the new claims system and accusations that documents about complaints and pleas for help were destroyed.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2018
Maine jobless rate dips below 3%, the lowest in more than 40 years
The preliminary figure of 2.9% for February has not been seen since 1976.
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