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Software Publishing: Oregon Has an App for That
The software publishing industry has been steadily carving out a niche in Oregon over the last few decades.
Apr-23-2013
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Covered Employment and Wages
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.
Current Employment by Industry
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.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics is the principal fact-finding agency for the federal government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics.
The Voice of Oregon Manufacturing
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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.
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Oregon's Unemployment Rate Dropped in March, as Payroll Employment Grew
Analysis of the employment and unemployment data for March 2013.
Apr-23-2013
Oregon Business Employment Dynamics: Second Quarter, 2012
Business Employment Dynamics data show net job gains along with a slight drop in the number of businesses in mid-2012.
Apr-23-2013
Oregon Employment Forecast: Modest Growth (or, More of the Same)
The Office of Economic Analysis expects slow employment growth to continue.
Mar-25-2013
Payroll Employment was Revised Upward by 6,500 for 2012
Employment growth was a bit stronger than initially reported during 2012.
Mar-25-2013
For Oregon Parents, Working is the Norm
Parents in the Beaver State have higher labor force participation rates than the average across the nation.
Mar-08-2013
Oregon's Average Wages Rise With Inflation
Since 2008, Oregon wages have risen at almost exactly the same rate as inflation.
Mar-08-2013
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Construction Last Out of Recession
Construction Last Out of Recession Oregon's construction sector is feeling the pain of the national housing downturn.
May-06-2013
Technology Reduces Employment in the Printing Industry
Technology Reduces Employment in the Printing Industry Increases in productivity and new options in the printing marketplace are two ways technology has reduced employment in printing.
Apr-23-2013
Often Overshadowed by Summer, Oregon's Winter Tourism is Big Business
Often Overshadowed by Summer, Oregon's Winter Tourism is Big Business Snowsports drive winter tourism in Oregon, which has a significant impact on the state's economy.
Mar-25-2013
Oregon's Sporting Goods Stores
Oregon's Sporting Goods Stores Various sporting goods stores around the state cater to the needs of outdoor and sporting enthusiasts.
Mar-08-2013
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Oregon 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.
Jun-01-2013
Local Labor Trends
A Local Labor Trends newsletter is published each month for the 13 regions within the state, and each contains the most recent information on local area employment and unemployment.
May-01-2013
What Employers Need: Workforce Challenges Among Fabricated Metal Manufacturers
In Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties, nearly one-third of fabricated metal manufacturers struggled to find qualified workers in 2011.
Jul-06-2012
Unbalanced Growth in Oregon: Five Quarters After the Great Recession
Higher and mid-wage jobs accounted for 60 percent of jobs lost during the recession, but less than one-third of the jobs gained since.
Oct-18-2011
Oregon's Green Sectors
This analysis compares trends in employment, wage, and worker trends in seven identified green sectors and Oregon's overall economy.
Sep-13-2011
Greening of Oregon's Workforce: Jobs, Wages, and Training
A new survey of employers finds that green jobs make up 3 percent of Oregon's workforce.
Feb-02-2012
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