Follow Oregon’s Record Mass Layoffs
The number of mass layoffs in Oregon is coming down from recent record highs.
May-25-2010
Seasonal Adjustment of Oregon’s Unemployment Rates
Unemployment has its ups and downs. Here's how we deal with it.
May-24-2010
A Portrait of Unemployment Insurance Recipients in 2009
It’s common knowledge that the number of people receiving UI payments in 2009 was up dramatically. This article examines some characteristics of recent UI recipients.
Apr-21-2010
Alternative Measures of the Unemployment Rate
How high is unemployment? It depends, of course, on which definition of 'unemployment' is being used.
Mar-10-2010
The PROMIS of Labor Market Data
One data source provides additional detail on workers claiming unemployment insurance benefits.
Aug-21-2009
Differences Between Employment Estimates From the Establishment and Household
Learn more about two major sources of employment figures.
Dec-21-2009
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
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