Oregon Labor Market Information System
Unemployment
The PROMIS of Labor Market Data
One data source provides additional detail on workers claiming unemployment insurance benefits.
Aug-21-2009

Oregon's Rate Above Nation's

Resources
Local Area Unemployment StatisticsThe most recent monthly unemployment rate figures for the U.S., Oregon and all local labor market areas is available here.

Helpful Links
Unemployment information for the U.S. or for other states or metropolitan areas can be found at the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Local Area Unemployment Statistics home page.


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Understanding Oregon’s Labor Force
Labor force statistics can be confusing. For instance, who is officially counted as unemployed? Find everything you need to know about Oregon's labor force here.
Oct-22-2009

Oh the Humanity! Oregon’s Record Breaking Mass Layoffs
Oregon is one of many states seeing record-breaking numbers of mass layoffs during this recession.
Jul-20-2009

A Look at How Oregon's Unemployment Rate is Calculated
The unemployment rate is a simple concept that involves sophisticated methodology.
Jul-27-2009

Who is Included in Oregon’s Unemployment Rate Calculation?
More than eight percent of Oregon's labor force is unemployed. But who is included in that number?
Jul-27-2009

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A data sheet that provides the most recent monthly estimated labor force, employment, unemployment, and unemployment rates for the U.S., Oregon, and labor market areas within the state.
Oct-19-2009

The latest update on the state of employment and unemployment in Oregon.
Oct-12-2009