Saturday, December 18, 2010
Jobless Rate Up In Kentucky
KENTUCKY...
Kentucky's jobless rate rose slightly in November to 10.2 percent, up from 10 percent in October.
The Office of Employment and Training released the latest unemployment figures.
Chief Labor Market Analyst Justine Detzel said Kentucky's economy sputtered in November, keeping the state jobless rate well above the national level of 9.8 percent.
Four of the 11 major nonfarm job sectors reported employment declines, and six reported employment increases. The net loss was 2,200 jobs.
The leisure and hospitality sector was hardest hit, losing 2,400 jobs for the month. The educational and health services sector led the way in new jobs, having added 1,100 jobs.
Kentucky's jobless rate rose slightly in November to 10.2 percent, up from 10 percent in October.
The Office of Employment and Training released the latest unemployment figures.
Chief Labor Market Analyst Justine Detzel said Kentucky's economy sputtered in November, keeping the state jobless rate well above the national level of 9.8 percent.
Four of the 11 major nonfarm job sectors reported employment declines, and six reported employment increases. The net loss was 2,200 jobs.
The leisure and hospitality sector was hardest hit, losing 2,400 jobs for the month. The educational and health services sector led the way in new jobs, having added 1,100 jobs.
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