Monday, May 24, 2010
WV Unemployment Rate Improves
WEST VIRGINIA...
West Virginia's improving unemployment rate was felt in 54 of the state's 55 counties in April. Workforce West Virginia reported Monday that only Pocahontas County recorded an increase in unemployment last month. Statewide, unemployment last month fell from 10.1 percent to 8.9 percent in April. In Pocahontas County, unemployment increased from 12.1 percent to 16 percent. At the other end of the unemployment spectrum, Monongalia County continued to boast the state's lowest unemployment rate at 5.5 percent.
West Virginia's improving unemployment rate was felt in 54 of the state's 55 counties in April. Workforce West Virginia reported Monday that only Pocahontas County recorded an increase in unemployment last month. Statewide, unemployment last month fell from 10.1 percent to 8.9 percent in April. In Pocahontas County, unemployment increased from 12.1 percent to 16 percent. At the other end of the unemployment spectrum, Monongalia County continued to boast the state's lowest unemployment rate at 5.5 percent.
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