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US Bureau of Labor Statistics just released the April Jobs numbers for our nations counties. According to the latest release - Wicomico County continues to experience job loses as a result of a shrinking labor force. For the latest monthly report -
Wicomico lost another 987 jobs when comparing April 2013 - to April 2012. The previous months labor report - March 2013 - was slightly adjusted but still remains significantly smaller than what the county's labor force was in March 2012. This makes
9 consecutive months whereby Wicomico county has lost ground in the employment arena or
11 of the past 15 months. The economic implications for continued erosion of the local employment base will impact federal/state/local income tax revenues, and, create undue hardship for each graduating high school and college class.
| Source: Bureau of
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over prior |
| County |
Period |
Labor Force |
Employed |
Unemployed |
Rate % |
year 2011 |
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| Wicomico |
11-Feb |
52506 |
47333 |
5173 |
9.9 |
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| Wicomico |
11-Mar |
53116 |
48391 |
4725 |
8.9 |
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| Wicomico |
11-Apr |
52961 |
48485 |
4476 |
8.5 |
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| Wicomico |
11-May |
53444 |
48877 |
4567 |
8.5 |
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| Wicomico |
11-Jun |
53825 |
48951 |
4874 |
9.1 |
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| Wicomico |
11-Jul |
54139 |
49273 |
4866 |
9 |
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| Wicomico |
11-Aug |
53423 |
48706 |
4717 |
8.8 |
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| Wicomico |
11-Sep |
53821 |
49172 |
4649 |
8.6 |
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| Wicomico |
11-Oct |
53384 |
48809 |
4575 |
8.6 |
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| Wicomico |
11-Nov |
53153 |
48516 |
4637 |
8.7 |
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| Wicomico |
11-Dec |
53213 |
48619 |
4594 |
8.6 |
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| Wicomico |
12-Jan |
51246 |
46321 |
4925 |
9.6 |
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| Wicomico |
12-Feb |
52605 |
47554 |
5051 |
9.6 |
99 |
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| Wicomico |
12-Mar |
53073 |
48351 |
4722 |
8.9 |
-43 |
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| Wicomico |
12-Apr |
52786 |
48389 |
4397 |
8.3 |
-175 |
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| Wicomico |
12-May |
53608 |
49253 |
4355 |
8.1 |
164 |
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| Wicomico |
12-Jun |
54256 |
49598 |
4658 |
8.6 |
431 |
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| Wicomico |
12-Jul |
54877 |
50349 |
4528 |
8.3 |
738 |
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| Wicomico |
12-Aug |
53372 |
49007 |
4365 |
8.2 |
-51 |
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| Wicomico |
12-Sep |
52893 |
48773 |
4120 |
7.8 |
-928 |
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| Wicomico |
12-Oct |
52487 |
48385 |
4102 |
7.8 |
-897 |
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| Wicomico |
12-Nov |
52603 |
48276 |
4327 |
8.2 |
-550 |
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| Wicomico |
12-Dec |
52709 |
48085 |
4624 |
8.8 |
-504 |
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| Wicomico |
13-Jan |
51189 |
46296 |
4893 |
9.6 |
-57 |
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| Wicomico |
13-Feb |
51438 |
46764 |
4674 |
9.1 |
-1167 |
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| Wicomico |
13-Mar |
52101 |
47607 |
4494 |
8.6 |
-972 |
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| Wicomico |
13-Apr |
51799 |
47562 |
4237 |
8.2 |
-987 |
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less |
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Article by Beezer - SBYnews Contributor
37 comments:
The only reason to move to Salisbury would be to move closer to the social service office!
Oh and the No Job Shop Market!
I do not understand where the "labor force" number is coming from. We gained 600 more since january. So we have had 600 people move here since january? I dont believe it. I see instances where the number fluxuates by more than 1200. shady math
Looks like Salisbury is becoming Smallsbury. At this rate, our area will soon look like one of those western silver mining ghost towns.
I swear - if we do not get rid of this President there isn't going to be anything left. Where are all of people disappearing to? The number of working citizens in this county just keeps getting smaller and smaller.
Responding to 9:55 - I can tell you where all the people are disappearing to - they are going underground.
This is what happens when you keep taxing and taking away and taking away. It is now a matter of survival for the fittest.
I am one of those statistics now thanks to Jim Ireton.
9:55 - it is not just the president....our own local councils have recently voted to support the city and county executives to raise revenues to support their own agendas. The governor and his cronies are raising taxes and fees like these revenue streams are giant printing presses that they are simply pushing the 'print faster' button on.
Collectively, we voted for all of them - and we deserve what we are getting. We get another chance to redeem ourselves soon and we may if our heads are in the right places.....
The DUMBOcrats, in this case the JUMBOcrat is killing the entire county.
Scary to see this happening so close to home. So many incentives not to work - people have just given up.
10:39 AM I am not someone who gave up. I was a victim of political retaliation thanks to Jim Ireton.
Wait till Joe sees the citys new internet policy
Lots of county jobs in the DT today.Are people moving or what?
I to have all but given up trying to find work. Right now I qualify for the earned income tax credit. That coupled with the homestead tax exemption and Maryland food bank assistance and I believe I am better off today than with my previous job. I understand that I also qualify for a free cell phone but I have not had time to check it out.
Responding to 9:36 Comment
I believe the differences you cite lie in the fact that January's numbers are seasonal. When spring rolls around the monthly labor increases as people can work outdoors. You have to compare same month in 2011 to 2012 to 2013 in order to see the downward trend.
I believe that many hispanics or undocumented workers have taken many of the former american jobs. Think about it - an undocumented worker will work for cash. There is no record of him and thus no withholdings. That in itself is worth a savings of about 50%. If you go into any of the local convenience stores between 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. you will see what I am talking about.
If the governor, Pollit, Ireton, and both the City and County Council would get their heads out of their asse#, even their small brains would see the homeowner who pays all these taxes and fees can't afford increases to our taxes. Maybe just for once, the Board of Education could actually make due with what they have and stop the bleeding heart speeches about children's education. At this time, none of us can afford anything else. It's easy to make more taxes and fees on someone's dime but if the BOE, Mayor, Governor, Councils, and let's not forget the sorry excuse for a President, had to use their own money, I know they would be cutting back. The school unions and closed backdoor deals are destroying the education system and the quality of teaching.
STOP TAXING AND SPENDING MONEY WE DON'T HAVE AND MAKE DUE WITH WHAT WE HAVE. Even our highly educated should be able to read and understand the numbers and what is happening.
From looking at the stats - it looks as though wicomico has become another nanny state to me.
To 12:43 PM POSTING - DITTO!! You could not have stated it any clearer.
9:20 - you are absolutely right. Wicomico has turned into a socialist economy. No way out now - the legislature has practically sealed the deal with all of the environmental regs. and even the building industry cannot get us out. Best to look elsewhere for haven as MD and wicomico are off limits to ordinary middleclass folks. If you are interested in welfare - the Wicomico is perfect.
Joe
As I witnessed all the comments about the PRMC issue (100 plus comments) I had to wonder where was is outrage about what is happening in our local Gov't. I watched PAC 14 as the county council passed a 8 per cent tax increase and quickly spent over 10 million dollars more in taxpayer's monies. One council member explained all the raises that were being given and I believe there were raises in excess of 6,8, and 10 thousand dollar being given, were is the concern or don't people care? I care and I am sick of it. I do want to thank the council members who did not vote for this tax increase.
I hope everyone realizes that in order to have capitalism, you must have a level of unemployment. And while between 8-9% isn't really good for the collective work force (boy doesn't that sound socialist), it is far from the end of the world. If you have really low or no unemployment, then you have moved into a socialist economic structure. That's just simple 9th grade social studies.
Also, one can interpret statistics in a way that fits their opinion, so I appreciate you posting the full numbers Sbynews! Much more informative than The Daily Rag.
2:37pm That's old news. And if you don't understand why council had to raise the taxes, then there is no hope for you.
2:37pm Oh, and by the way, six of the seven members voted to raise taxes. So, explain exactly who you are thanking.
Anonymous said...
Wait till Joe sees the citys new internet policy
June 23, 2013 at 10:56 AM
Please let us know about it. Please give Joe a copy.
I look at the traffic in Salisbury on any day and the first thing that comes to my mind is from Seaford, DE to the Bay Bridge Tunnel, Cambridge, MD to Ocean City and jobs wise here's the way I see it. It's farming, poultry, Nassawodax Hospital, Salisbury University, PRMC, Atlantic General, Nanticoke Memorial, Dorchester General, Fed-Ex, UPS, DHL, K & L, Matech, banks, restaurants, Education systems, municipal governments, Doctors & related professionals, medical support facilities, elder care, real estate & housing related contractors, municipal government construction contractors, Postal Workers, a few other manufacturing companies with relatively small job numbers, the hospitality business, Wor-Wic, I just don't see one thing, where do all of these people work? The math doesn't lie and I for one don't see where we aren't on the verge of potentially the worst of the economy yet to come and it still may very well happen!
If you think the workforce numbers are bad now, just wait until the gang of 8 issue the new immigration class visa permit. The experts say that this will add 2 million more immigrints into america's workforce thus reducing the local area workforce numbers yet again.
To 5:11 - According to a Wall street broker - he is calling for the Dow to drop to 6000 very soon. There is a reason Burnake is exiting - and I'm not sure the public is aware of what is about to transpire.
Joe - I am very grateful for SBYnews publishing this information as the only other MSM is The Daily Times. I have never seen them cover anything on our local workforce scene.
Thanks again for your in-depth coverage.
Ref. 6:36 Posting about SBYnews
I also checked The Daily Times and there is no mention of local employment statistics. I would have also thought they would given the topic some coverage being that it is related to the local economy. I guess they just do not have adequate staffing anymore.
The nation's unemployment rate is at 7.6 percent, an alternate rate that counts discouraged Americans who've quit looking or are underemployed is nearly 14 percent. By looking at the BLS stats - I would say Wicomico fits into this category and that the overall underemployed is probably closer to 20%.
But the broader MD economy, including small businesses, are adjusting to higher taxes and deep government spending cuts. Bottom line: The small-business half of GDP is not generating growth beyond population gains - and that is terrible for Wicomico residents. What is happening is that Wicomico is starting to significantly increase spending levels - (from 2012-2013 Budget 116.8 million to 2013-2014 Budget 127.7 million)- and this is imposing undue hardship on Wicomico's residents especially since the GDP is not generating growth. This is also unsustainable and ought to open up the political arena for newcomers.
On the bright side - it really is an easy sell for those looking to debunk the status-quo. The upcoming election should prove very interesting as those seeking to hold office will have a hard sell.
Democratic death spiral! Higher taxes more regs. lead to less jobs. Fewer jobs require higher subsidies for unemployed and under employed and result in higher taxes for remaining workers. New employers and high income families relocate seeking more favorable tax climate, exasperating the problem. Higher taxes and fees are required for remaining workers. Percentage of subsidized families increase, shifting the vote towards a more subsidized society. This requires higher taxes and fees for remaining worker. How do we break the spiral? Unfortunately, we can't. That's the problem with being a minority and in Maryland we are clearly a minority. Unfortunately, it won't be long and we will be a minority in the United States of America.
If you were paying attention, Obama promised to transform America. It is clear to me that he has accomplished that and in doing so is well on his way to flushing the entire country down the toilet.
10:06 BINGO!
How's that change working for y'all?
Little Detroit.
It's not just Wicomico. I'm sure its just as bad if not worse in
Dorchester, and Somerset as well! I'm certain statewide, the true unemployment figures are bad as well. They are not counting all the ones who have either run out of unemployment or have simply dropped out of the labor force! I still see a lot of homes for sale and a lot of abandoned homes that are no longer maintained.
Get off the Obama train. If you want change it starts with you city/county council, mayor, and governor and state leaders.
Chloe said...
Get off the Obama train. If you want change it starts with you city/county council, mayor, and governor and state leaders.
June 30, 2013 at 10:15 PM
People have been jumping off that train left and right, where you been? There are a few diehard fanatics here and there but for the most part, obammy is alone. Save for the ashtray we have as vice president.
And I would guess the fanatics have about the same I.Q. as he.
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