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A Closer Look at the Characteristics of Oregon's Unemployed
Unemployment skyrocketed in the Great Recession, but what did that mean for trends under the surface?
Apr-23-2013
Oregon's Veterans: Unemployment and Labor Force Participation Rates
Oregon's Veterans: Unemployment and Labor Force Participation Rates Veterans have lower labor force participation, but also lower unemployment rates.
Feb-19-2013
Key Workforce Challenges: More Severe in Oregon's Rural Areas
High unemployment rates, slow job growth, and structural changes in the economy are all more difficult challenges in rural Oregon.
Nov-19-2012
Unemployment in Oregon by Race and Ethnicity Group
Oregonians in all race and ethnic groups faced higher unemployment in 2011, but the labor market was especially tough on blacks and Hispanics.
Oct-23-2012
Mass Layoffs Level Off During 2011-2012
The number of mass layoff events in Oregon in 2011 nearly matched the number from 2010.
Oct-18-2012
Oregon's Unemployment Rate and Jobs Numbers - Two Measures of the Labor Market
Long-run trends in the establishment and household surveys portray the health of the economy.
Aug-22-2012
Comparing United States, Canada, and European Union Unemployment Rates
Learn about the similarities and differences in the way unemployment rates are calculated.
Aug-16-2012
Key Workforce Challenges: Younger Workers Damaged by Recession
Unemployment remains desperately high among the youngest workers, even as fewer of them participate in the labor force.
Apr-24-2012
Unemployment Insurance Recipients in 2011
Claims for unemployment insurance remained at high levels in 2011, as post-recession job growth was minimal.
Apr-24-2012
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?
Apr-04-2012
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.
Mar-29-2012
A Look at How Oregon's Unemployment Rate is Calculated
The unemployment rate is a simple concept that involves sophisticated methodology.
Mar-29-2012
Alternative Measures of the Unemployment Rate
How high is unemployment? It depends, of course, on which definition of 'unemployment' is being used.
Mar-27-2012
Key Workforce Challenge: Persistent Unemployment
Long-term unemployment is far above usual levels after two years of tepid recovery.
Mar-26-2012
Help Wanted: Prior Experience Required (2012)
The most recent Oregon Job Vacancy survey shows the number of unemployed Oregonians per job vacancy has improved.
Mar-26-2012