Unemployment Rises...again
Written by on August 21, 2010, 12:29 PM
Unfortunately the latest unemployment data from Pennsylvania shows that unemployment rose again in July. We've been struggling with declining employment numbers since 2008 - just more evidence we need a new direction here in Pennsylvania.
We can't continue the abysmal business climate and expect businesses to want to locate or exand their operations here. Its time for real, pro-business leadership in Harrisburg.
With your support I'll be there to fight for more jobs through a better business climate!
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
August 19, 2010
Pa. jobless rate rises to 9.3 precent in July
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Unemployment increased in Pennsylvania to 9.3 percent in July.
The state Labor and Industry Department said Thursday the statewide rate was up slightly from 9.2 percent in June but a full percentage point higher than the July 2009 rate. It remained below last month's national rate of 9.5 percent.
The department says statewide employment declined by 45,000 residents to 5.8 million, while the ranks of unemployed Pennsylvanians swelled by 1,000 to 592,000.
The state lost 7,000 jobs in July, due largely to the elimination of temporary census jobs. The biggest increase was in the leisure and hospitality sector, as casinos ramped up to offer table games.
Associated Press
We can't continue the abysmal business climate and expect businesses to want to locate or exand their operations here. Its time for real, pro-business leadership in Harrisburg.
With your support I'll be there to fight for more jobs through a better business climate!
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
August 19, 2010
Pa. jobless rate rises to 9.3 precent in July
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Unemployment increased in Pennsylvania to 9.3 percent in July.
The state Labor and Industry Department said Thursday the statewide rate was up slightly from 9.2 percent in June but a full percentage point higher than the July 2009 rate. It remained below last month's national rate of 9.5 percent.
The department says statewide employment declined by 45,000 residents to 5.8 million, while the ranks of unemployed Pennsylvanians swelled by 1,000 to 592,000.
The state lost 7,000 jobs in July, due largely to the elimination of temporary census jobs. The biggest increase was in the leisure and hospitality sector, as casinos ramped up to offer table games.
Associated Press
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