Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics announce the latest U.S., State, and local unemployment rates and analysis.
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Wisconsin’s seasonally adjusted December unemployment rate was 7.1 percent, down from 7.3 percent in November 2011 and 7.5 percent in December 2010. Without seasonal adjustment, the December rate was 6.6 percent, unchanged from November 2011 but down from 7.1 percent in December 2010.
The U.S. seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 8.5 percent, down from 8.7 percent in November 2011 and down from 9.4 percent in December 2010. Without seasonal adjustment, the U.S. rate was 8.3 percent, up from 8.2 percent in November 2011 and down from 9.1 percent in December 2010.
Job Center of Wisconsin: Wisconsin Job Centers regularly sponsor or promote Job Fairs and on-site recruitments to help connect businesses with job seekers in their areas.
(2/6/2012) The Multiple Worksite Report (MWR), also known as the BLS 3020 form, was developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to gather employment data showing the distribution of the employment and wages of business establishments by industry and geographic area. This data enables our agency to prepare accurate reports on the economic condition of business activities by geographic area and industry within Wisconsin.
(1/10/2012) The Mass Layoff Statistics (MLS) program tracks layoff actions in Wisconsin by employers with 50 or more employees that result in workers being separated from their jobs. The 2010 annual report shows the number of people affected by layoffs and the most common reasons for layoffs. The quarterly report maps the number of initial claims by county and identifies areas of the state where people reside who have recently filed for unemployment insurance benefits. Combined, these two reports identify the industries that are experiencing mass layoffs and the location of the initial claimants in the state.
(10/12/2011) Wisconsin Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are required to complete a survey when renewing their license. The surveys are designed to provide information allowing for policy modifications to assure adequate and responsive medical services throughout Wisconsin. The first report to the legislature, 2010 Registered Nurse and 2011 Licensed Practical Nurse Surveys and summaries of the survey results are now available. The RN Survey Summary summarizes the characteristics of the 77,553 RN’s in the state in early 2010. The LPN Survey Summary includes information collected from 14,165 LPNs in early 2011. The surveys will continue into the future providing updated information every other year for each nursing group.
(7/8/2011) DWD:OEA- Wisconsin’s annual average labor force was measured at 3.1 million participants in 2010. Approximately 2.8 million participants were employed and 255,000 were unemployed. The state’s annual average unemployment rate was 8.3%, down four-tenths of a percentage point annually. For comparison, the nation’s annual average unemployment rate was 9.6% in 2010 rising three-tenths higher annually.
Wisconsin’s labor force decreased by 1.2% in 2010 as its number of employed decreased 0.8% coupled with a 5.8% decrease in the unemployed. Nationally, labor force growth was slightly negative (-0.2%) from 2009 to 2010. The nation’s number of employed fell by 0.6%, while its number of unemployed rose 3.9 percent.
The number of unemployment insurance claims in 2010 decreased compared to 2009. There were 22% fewer state continued unemployment insurance claims filed in 2010, though it should be noted that when including the filings for federal extensions for unemployment insurance, the decrease was only a minimal 0.2%. Initial unemployment insurance claims were filed at a 23% lower rate in 2010 indicating that fewer in the near-term would be applying for either state or federal unemployment insurance benefits.
Wisconsin’s labor force participation rate (LFPR) in 2010 was 69.4%, remaining considerably higher than the nation’s 64.7% rate. The state’s LFPR did decline slightly in 2010 by eight-tenths of a percentage point following closely to the decrease in employed residents.
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