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Catahoula Parish just hit its highest employment of the year, with 134 more people working in August than July. The unemployment rate dropped 1.4 points in a single month, one of the biggest improvements in Louisiana.
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.
Australia's unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in five months, bringing hope to nearly 200,000 people who found their way back into the workforce. Despite ongoing economic pressures, the September numbers show the job market gaining strength.
Northwest British Columbia just hit its lowest unemployment rate in over a year, signaling growing economic strength in the region. More than 43,000 people are now employed, up 3,100 from last September.
Nearly 400,000 Filipinos found work in August as the country's unemployment rate fell from a four-year high. The improvement signals renewed hiring momentum across key sectors like hospitality, retail, and education.
Pennsylvania's unemployment rate dropped to 3.7% in August 2026, the lowest in over two years and well below the national average. Even better news: the state also slashed unemployment service wait times from over an hour to just seven minutes.
Pennsylvania's unemployment rate dropped to 3.7 percent in August, marking the lowest level in over two years while the state's workforce reached an all-time high. More people are working in Pennsylvania than ever before, with record-breaking employment in healthcare, education, and hospitality sectors.
Nevada's unemployment rate dropped below 5% for the first time in over six years, reaching 4.8% in August. Las Vegas led the surge with 7,000 new jobs added in just one month.
Arkansas added nearly 2,000 jobs in August while unemployment fell to 3.9%, marking four straight months of improvement. Over 1.4 million Arkansans are now working, the highest number in state history. ---
Arkansas added nearly 8,000 new jobs in August while unemployment fell to 3.9%, marking record employment levels in three key industries. More people joined the workforce as the state's economy showed strong growth across multiple sectors.
Wisconsin's unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% in August, well below the national average of 4.1%, while adding nearly 12,000 new jobs in a single month. The state's workforce participation also rose above national levels, signaling strong economic momentum.