State’s Jobless Figure Matches National Rate Of 7.4%

Delaware’s July unemployment rate ended up matching the national jobless figure of 7.4 %.That was according to Delaware Department of Labor figures released on Friday.

At the same time, however, figures showed job growth was advancing at a faster pace than the national rate.

The department noted that two years ago, the national unemployment rate for July was 9 %; last July it was 8.2%, and last month it was 7.4%. The rate for the First State has barely moved, going from 7.6% to 7.3% and now 7.4% during the three months.- More