Unemployment rate down from 5.6 percent to 5.5 percent
BALTIMORE, MD– The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released state jobs and unemployment data earlier today. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland added 11,000 total jobs over-the-month with 96.4 percent (10,600 jobs) coming from the private sector. Since January 2014, Maryland’s private sector has added 27,900 jobs. The December preliminary unemployment rate was driven down from 5.6 percent to 5.5 percent.
Maryland’s preliminary jobs estimate for November was revised by BLS from an increase of 3,800 jobs to a gain of 5,000 jobs. Maryland’s November unemployment rate was unchanged with revision, at 5.6 percent.
“I am truly honored and proud to serve as Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation where we’re working to make Maryland the best place in America to work and to do business. We’re cultivating a thriving workforce, prepared with the skills needed by Maryland employers for today’s in-demand jobs. We’ve come a long way, but there is still a great deal of work yet to be done." said Maryland Labor Secretary Kelly M. Schulz.
According to the data released today, the Leisure and Hospitality Sector added 4,600 jobs––the most of any sector in December. (The Arts, Entertainment and Recreation subsector added 1,800 jobs. The Accommodation and Food Services subsector gained 2,800 jobs.) The Mining, Logging and Construction Sector added 3,000 jobs in December. The Education and Health Services Sector gained 2,900 jobs. (The Educational Services subsector added 1,300 jobs. The Healthcare and Social Assistance subsector gained 1,600 jobs.) The Trade, Transportation, and Utilities Sector added 600 jobs. (The Wholesale Trade subsector added 700 jobs. The Retail Trade subsector added 900 jobs and the Transportation, Warehousing, and Utilities subsector declined by 1,000 jobs.) The Manufacturing Sector added 500 jobs in December, all of which came from the Non-durable Goods subsector.
The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation protects and empowers Marylanders by safeguarding workers, protecting consumers, providing a safety net and cultivating a thriving workforce that can meet the demands of Maryland's dynamic economy. For updates and information, follow DLLR on Twitter (@MD_DLLR), Facebook and visit our website.
what a load of BS
ReplyDeleteThe #s are down (not much ) because they denied so many. They really think we are stupid.
ReplyDeleteHow many has the city of Salisbury or Wicomico County add?
ReplyDeleteDoesn't look so according the list of local business closures in the Article just above this one.
ReplyDeleteJob generation, they are full of horse malarkey. What job generation.
According to this over 1/3 of the private sector jobs gains for the whole year happened in December. (10,600 of 27,900) Obviously a load of crap. I'm really getting sick and tired of the lies from all governments.
ReplyDeleteNot mentioned is the number of jobs lost.If it's bugger than 11,000, well, there's still math to be done.
ReplyDeleteAnother thing would be the number of jobs that the newly employed people have. Losing a $50k job and now working two $18k jobs is not good news, either.
It's a wonderful story, and they tell it so well; with such enthusiasm!
To 5:32 - I agree, I don't think our area has added any jobs.
ReplyDeleteI am still working for 15K less than when I was in 2009.
ReplyDeleteFun times.
6:56 I know what you mean. I made more money in 1989 than I have since. Each year I lose more and more. RETIREMENT? ?? WTF is that? ?
ReplyDeleteI can work up some 'statistics' that say I'm worth $53million or that snails can accelerate to 50mph, too.
ReplyDeleteBelieve NOTHING of any level of gov't, period. All I have to do is point at "da 'bury" or even the county, for that matter. And, DC is a no-brainer. Do your own research if the topic is worthy.
Holiday, retail workers...and BS.
ReplyDeleteSpoon fed lies for simple minded people.
ReplyDeleteyou all have to realize it is a different world across the bridge! there are plenty of high paying jobs in central MD but they require higher levels of education. You can stay in Salisbury and complain or move for a better life? choice is up to you!
ReplyDeletethe locals say "I'd never live across the bridge!"....well then stay where you are and make $10/hr
BS
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