Average hourly wages increased 0.4% over the month to $35.46, marking a 4% year-over-year rise, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%.
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Pennsylvania’s Job Growth Sets New Records
The state saw an increase of 6,800 nonfarm jobs in September, setting a new record of 6,205,000 positions. This growth marks the fourteenth consecutive month that Pennsylvania has reached a record-breaking job count.
Federal investments deliver billions for bridges, highways in PA
The state is expected to receive more than $13 billion over five years for highways and bridges.
September Jobs Report: U.S. Outpaces Expectations, Adding 254,000 Jobs
The United States economy added an impressive 254,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in September, according to the latest report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Health care will lead job creation over the next decade. These roles are expected to grow the most.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the U.S. economy will grow by 6.7 million jobs in the next decade. Health care and social assistance jobs, the fastest-growing industry sectors in the United States, will drive much of that labor growth.
August Jobs Report: 142,000 Jobs Added, Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.2%
The U.S. economy added 142,000 nonfarm payroll jobs last month, up from a revised 89,000 in July. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate decreased slightly from 4.3% to 4.2%, aligning with analysts’ expectations.
A new roadmap for a clean energy that prioritizes PA union workers
A new report is providing a roadmap for policymakers and industry leaders to shape the future of Pennsylvania’s clean energy landscape.
Two years of Inflation Reduction Act in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, its effects so far include carbon reduction, job creation and support for disadvantaged communities. The law marks the largest clean energy investment in U.S. history, with more than $369 billion dedicated to fighting climate change and creating jobs.
June Brings Another Month of Record-High Jobs for PA, Unemployment Holds at 3.4%
For the ninth consecutive month, the Commonwealth’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.4%.
U.S. Economy Adds 206,000 Jobs in June, Signaling Steady Expansion
The U.S. economy added 206,000 jobs in June, surpassing Dow Jones projections once again, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Friday.