Massachusetts’ Unemployment Numbers Now Available

Donna Motta October 22, 2015 Comments Off on Massachusetts’ Unemployment Numbers Now Available

Seasonally unadjusted unemployment rates measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics are down in all labor markets in Massachusetts compared to September of 2014.

From August to September, seasonally unadjusted unemployment rates went down in ten labor market areas, increased in nine areas, and remained the same in five other areas of the state.

Here are the cities and towns that added jobs:

Springfield – New Bedford – Brockton -Bridgewater

Easton – Worcester – Framingham

Peabody-Salem-Beverly

Taunton – Middleboro – Norton

Leominster-Gardner and Lynn-Saugus-Marblehead.

Seasonal losses occurred in the remaining six areas, including here in Fall River.

In order to compare the statewide rate to local unemployment rates, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the statewide unadjusted unemployment rate for September remained at 4.5 percent.

Last week, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reported the statewide seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.6 percent for the month of September.  The unemployment rate is down 1.0 percent over the year.

The statewide seasonally adjusted jobs estimate showed a 7,100 job loss in September, and an over-the-year gain of 67,200 jobs.

 

 

 

 

 

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