WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits has reached its lowest level since the pandemic struck last year, further evidence that the U.S. economy and job market are quickly rebounding from the pandemic recession.
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US jobless claims tick up to 373,000 from a pandemic low
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week even while the economy and the job market appear to be rebounding from the coronavirus recession with sustained energy.
Read More »US jobless claims fall to 364,000, a new pandemic low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell again last week to the lowest level since the pandemic struck last year, further evidence that the job market and the broader economy are rebounding rapidly from the coronavirus recession.
Read More »U.S. labor market healing; businesses boost spending as profits rebound
Fewer Americans filed new claims for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market steadily recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic amid a reopening economy, but a dearth of willing workers could hinder faster job growth in the near term.
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Uline looking to hire 150 in Lehigh Valley
With work search requirements for unemployment compensation resuming in July, Uline is hoping more people will begin looking for work and is looking to hire more than 150 people for warehouse positions for its facility in Lower Macungie Township
Read More »US unemployment claims fall to 376,000, sixth straight drop
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell for the sixth straight week as the U.S. economy, held back for months by the coronavirus pandemic, reopens rapidly.
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Pennsylvania’s new unemployment system up and running
Pennsylvania’s new unemployment compensation system is now up and running.
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Unemployment work search requirements to resume in July
With vaccines now readily available and COVID-19 numbers dropping, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry is saying it will soon be time for those on unemployment to start looking for work.
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Racial inequalities persist in U.S. unemployment numbers
Racial inequities in the unemployment count persist, according to the United States Department of Labor’s April Jobs Report.
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Pa. unemployment claims to be put on hold during massive system transition
Pennsylvania’s Department of Labor & Industry said it is transitioning to a new, faster and easier to use unemployment benefits system. But, getting rid of its outdated 40-year-old system may cause some headaches in the meantime as the department undertakes the massive project.
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