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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate edged down to 4.2 percent in February even as job losses spread across most major industries, according to new state labor data.
PA Unemployment Dips as Jobs Fall Across Key Sectors Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. economy added 178,000 jobs in March, beating expectations, but underlying data shows uneven growth and signs of strain in parts of the labor market.
U.S. Job Growth Tops Forecasts but Labor Market Shows Strain Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania added jobs and saw its unemployment rate decline in January, with total employment reaching a record high, according to state labor officials.
Pennsylvania Jobs Hit Record High as Unemployment Falls Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. labor market added 178,000 jobs in March, rebounding sharply from a February decline and signaling a stabilizing economy, though longer-term trends suggest more moderate growth.
March Jobs Rebound Raises Questions About Economic Direction Read More
U.S. hiring exceeded expectations to begin 2026, helping to ease some concerns about the strength of the labor market. Employers added jobs at a solid pace in January, reinforcing signs …
U.S. Job Growth Tops Expectations in January as Fed Rate Pause Likely to Continue Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate held steady at 4.2 percent in December as the state closed out 2025 with job levels at a record high for the 20th straight …
Pennsylvania Jobs Hold Record High as Unemployment Stays Flat at Year’s End Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s labor market delivered a mixed but revealing picture as 2025 drew to a close, with payrolls climbing to another record even as the unemployment rate edged …
Pennsylvania Jobs Hit New High Even as Unemployment Ticks Up Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — The Delaware Department of Labor said it has made substantial progress in cutting the state’s unemployment claims backlog, citing operational reforms that reduced pending cases by more …
Delaware Slashes Jobless Claims Backlog as Labor Reforms Gain Traction Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor unveiled a flurry of policy updates last week against the backdrop of a tightening labor market, including eased jobless claims, new benefit …
Jobless Claims Drop, New Labor Rules and Training Deals Hit as DOL Unveils Payroll and Benefits Updates Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a sweeping series of moves that could reshape federal oversight of education, mining safety, labor rights, and the national workforce landscape, the U.S. Department of Labor …
Federal Shake-Up Unleashes Stunning Power Shift—What It Means for America Read More