Virginia Unemployment Rate Dips, but Labor Force Declines

Virginia unemployment rate dips, but labor force declines

RICHMOND — Virginia's unemployment rate declined in September for the first time this year, but the state also lost jobs and the labor force shrank as the economy continued to show strain.

Youngkin announces decrease in Virginia's unemployment rate, continued job gains

Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently announced a decrease in Virginia's unemployment rate and significant job gains throughout the state over the past year.

Governor Youngkin Reports Unemployment Drop and Job Growth

Tweet RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Virginia’s unemployment rate declined to 3.5 percent in September, remaining 0.9 percentage points below the national rate, which rose to 4.4 percent. Over the past year, the Commonwealth has recorded a gain of 28,200 nonfarm jobs, and since January 2022, total nonfarm employment has increased by 273,800, reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).  August’s original estimat…

Virginia unemployment rate falls, remaining lower than national rate

Virginia's unemployment rate fell in September to 3.5 percent, maintaining a rate significantly lower than the national rate of 4.4 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.During the measurement year, Virginia added 28,200 jobs, which adds to an overall increase of 273,800 jobs since the beginning of 2022, Gov. Glenn Youngkin's office said Thursday."Employment is rising, investment is accelerating, and opportunities continue to expa…

Unemployment Rate Declines to 3.5%

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Virginia’s unemployment rate declined to 3.5 percent in September, remaining 0.9 percentage points below the national rate, which rose … Read the rest The post Unemployment Rate Declines to 3.5% appeared first on NRVNews.