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Pennsylvania's unemployment rate dropped to 3.6% in September, the lowest in three years and well below the national average. The state also hit record highs for both total workers and people employed.
Washington's unemployment rate fell to 4.8% in September, marking three consecutive months of improvement after nearly a year of increases. The positive trend shows the state's job market turning a corner despite some sector losses.
While Canada shed thousands of jobs last month, Alberta bucked the national trend with a major employment boost. The province added 23,000 new positions and saw unemployment rates fall.
Nebraska's unemployment rate fell to 2.8% in August, putting 7,000 more people back to work since February and beating the national rate by more than a full percentage point. Communities across the state are seeing steady improvement as job markets strengthen.
Florida's unemployment claims fell below 5,000 for the first time in months, signaling a strengthening job market. The state recorded just 4,878 new claims in mid-September, part of a summer-long streak of improvement.
Florida's job market shows signs of improvement as the unemployment rate ticks down after 18 months of stagnation. The June decline offers a glimmer of hope for workers across the Sunshine State.
Pennsylvania's unemployment rate fell to 4.2% in February, outperforming the national average as 7,000 more residents found work. The state added nearly 19,000 jobs over the past year, with health and education leading the gains.
While New Zealand's job market faces challenges, one sector is thriving beyond expectations. Restaurants, cafes, and hotels added 25,000 positions in the past year, leading all industries in employment growth.
