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PublishedJanuary 5, 2023
Maine Voices: Remote work is not a solution for all individuals with disabilities
It’s high time we tackle the prejudice that causes disproportionate hardship and possible job loss for people with disabilities who are performing those jobs satisfactorily.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2022
U.S. hiring remained strong in November as employers add 263,000 jobs
The strength of November's hiring gain will raise concerns that the Fed may now have to keep rates high even longer than many had assumed.
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PublishedDecember 1, 2022
Recurring U.S. jobless claims rise to highest since February
Although the gauge has been rising for the last two months, it’s still near historic lows. In Maine, the number of unemployment claims fell from the level in the preceding week.
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PublishedNovember 21, 2022
Maine’s unemployment rate increased to 3.6% in October even as the number of jobs set a record
A labor department official says the figures speak to a tight labor market in which employers are trying to increase their staffing levels.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2022
Unemployment in Maine ticking back up after summer low
After falling from pandemic highs to a low of 2.8% in July, the jobless rate crept upward slightly in September.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2022
Fewer Americans filed for jobless benefits again last week
In Maine, the number of initial unemployment claims last week increased slightly over the previous week's total.
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PublishedSeptember 2, 2022
U.S. economy gains 315,000 jobs in August, could aid Fed’s inflation fight
Even though the job gain declined from July, the report still pointed to a resilient labor market and an economy that is not near recession.
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PublishedSeptember 1, 2022
Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week
Applications for jobless aid for the week ending Aug. 27 fell by 5,000 to 232,000.
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PublishedAugust 25, 2022
Fewer Americans claim jobless benefits last week
The labor market continues to stand out as one of the strongest segments of the U.S. economy.
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PublishedAugust 19, 2022
Maine’s unemployment rate heads toward record low
The state's jobless rate hits the lowest point since the start of the pandemic and nears record lows set three years ago.
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