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Retail Trade: A Staple of Oregon’s Economy
With almost $5 billion in payroll, retail trade accounts for nearly 200,000 Oregon jobs.
Oct-22-2009
Resources
 Access to historical employment and wage information has never been easier. Our on-line database contains over 20 years of detailed industry data for Oregon and all counties.
The Current Employment Statistics (CES) monthly survey provides the most up-to-date employment estimates available. Industry employment figures are available for all labor market areas in Oregon.
Helpful Links
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is the principal fact-finding agency for the federal government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics.
On The Map Shows Oregon Commute Flows
State, federal partners create mapping network.
Oct-27-2006
The Voice is an online information center about what's happening in Oregon's dynamic manufacturing sector. It collects and consolidates news, resources, programs, and contacts from companies, consortia, industry and labor groups, education and training providers, and government organizations.
 Articles
Over-the-Year Job Losses Top 100,000
Analysis of the employment and unemployment data for September 2009.
Oct-22-2009
Whose Recession is it Anyway?
Unemployment has hit men hard during this recession, which has affected men and women differently.
Oct-22-2009
Oregon Employment Forecast
Growth should begin to pick up in 2010, according to the Office of Economic Analysis.
Sep-21-2009
Oregon’s Workweek Partially Rebounds
Average weekly hours for manufacturing production workers dropped rapidly during 2008.
Aug-21-2009
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Industry Spotlight
Oregon’s Restaurant Industry During Recessions
Employment in this industry seems to be influenced more by population changes than the business cycle.
Sep-21-2009
Milk Prices Whey Heavily on Dairy Industry
Oregon's dairy industry is undergoing growth and change.
Sep-04-2009
Wholesale Employment Tracks State of Economy
Wholesalers play an essential role in the economy; facilitating efficient production and distribution of goods.
Aug-21-2009
Nonprofits’ Contributions to the Oregon Economy
In some industries and areas of the state, nonprofits defy the stereotype and actually pay more per job than for-profit work.
Jul-20-2009
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Publications
Greening of Oregon’s Workforce: Jobs, Wages, and Training
New survey of employers finds Oregon’s 51,400 green jobs to be widespread across industries and occupations.
Jun-29-2009
Annual Revisions to Payroll Employment
New numbers show a downward revision of 7,200 jobs or 0.4 percent to Oregon's 2008 total nonfarm payroll employment.
Feb-12-2009
Oregon Labor Trends
This monthly newsletter contains the latest information on trends in employment and unemployment, as well as providing in-depth coverage of a wide range of economic and labor market topics.
Nov-01-2009
Local Labor Trends
A Local Labor Trends newsletter is published each month for each of 13 regions within the state, and each contains the most recent information on local area employment and unemployment.
Nov-01-2009
Working in Oregon: Now and in the Future
Recent employment trends, 10-year projections, and the economic argument in favor of higher educational attainment.
Jul-29-2008
Oregon’s Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Workforce
High prices at the gas pump should pump up demand for workers with energy efficiency and renewable energy skills.
May-12-2008
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