unemployment

Jan 6, 2011

Jobless claims rise, still near lowest level in 2 years

By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — More people applied for unemployment benefits last week, but not enough to reverse a downward trend that suggests employers will […]

Jan 5, 2011

Unemployment rates fall slightly in most Wis. cities

The Associated Press The unemployment rate rose in more than two-thirds of the nation’s 372 largest metro areas in November, according to a Labor Department report issued Tuesday. That’s a […]

Dec 30, 2010

Unemployment benefit drop to lowest level since ’08

By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people applying for unemployment benefits fell to its lowest point in more than two years, a positive […]

Dec 23, 2010

Construction jobless rate hovers at 18.8 percent

The prolonged impact of the housing crisis on the construction industry can be seen in November’s unemployment figures, which was reported at 18.8 percent. According to an Associated General Contractors […]

Dec 22, 2010

State’s unemployment improved from year ago

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Unemployment rates in all of Wisconsin’s major cities and in most counties were better in November than a year ago. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development […]

Dec 22, 2010

Consumers increase spending at fastest pace in four years

By Jeannine Aversa AP Economics Writer Washington — The economy grew at a moderate pace last summer, reflecting stronger spending by businesses to replenish stockpiles. More recent barometers suggest the […]

Dec 20, 2010

Wisconsin expected to continue adding jobs

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin will continue to add jobs in 2011 based on an economic forecast released by the state Department of Revenue. According to the quarterly report, the […]

Dec 16, 2010

Wis. unemployment improves to 7.6 percent for Nov.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin officials say the state’s unemployment rate improved to 7.6 percent last month, down from 7.8 percent in October. According to a report issued Thursday by […]

Dec 16, 2010

Fewer people apply for unemployment benefits

By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer people applied for unemployment benefits last week, the third drop in the past four weeks and a sign that […]

Dec 9, 2010

Jobless claims fall, near lowest level of the year

By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Applications for unemployment benefits dropped last week to the second-lowest level this year, fresh evidence that companies are cutting fewer […]

Dec 8, 2010

State’s metro areas showing unemployment improvement

The Associated Press Unemployment rates fell across more than half of the nation’s 372 largest metro areas in October, the Labor Department reported Tuesday, but rose in about a third. […]

Dec 3, 2010

Construction companies cut jobs as unemployment rate rises to 9.8 percent

By JEANNINE AVERSA AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s unemployment rate climbed to 9.8 percent in November, a seven-month high, as hiring slowed. Employers added only 39,000 jobs […]