<I>Around the State</I> is a weekly tip-sheet that summarizes major employment-related news from around Oregon. The news articles are submitted primarily by the Regional Economists from information gleaned from non-confidential published sources.

The <I>Oregon Labor Trends</I> 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.

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.

Nearly two-thirds of Oregon's teen workers are employed in leisure and hospitality or retail trade.

Analysis of the employment and unemployment data for July 2010.

Oregon Labor Force and Unemployment by Area is a monthly data sheet that provides monthly estimated labor force, employment, unemployment, and unemployment rates for the nation, state, MSAs, and counties. It includes estimates for the current month, previous month, and one year ago.

Identified manufacturers of green products have grown in the past five years.

Presents the latest Oregon labor force information and analysis in a concise format. Usually released around the 15th of every month. Also includes a table showing the Nonfarm payroll employment by industry and the Resident Labor Force Table and Unemployment by area.

Warehousing and storage may not get many headlines, but the economy depends on this vital component of the supply chain.

Construction was brutally hit by the Great Recession; trends vary in different areas of the state.

A look at Oregon wage records gives insight into what former construction workers are doing now.

Analysis of the employment and unemployment data for June 2010.

Check out which fisheries provided the boost in 2009, moving total revenue up.

Statistics for Oregon's metropolitan areas are widely available, but what are micropolitan areas, and what do we know about them?

Travel and tourism are significant in Oregon's economy.

Oregon's construction sector is feeling the pain of the national housing downturn.

While a small industry in Oregon, summertime brings job openings in theme parks and arcades.

The recession is likely over, but job growth will probably be slow to pick up.

Trends in temporary help can signal coming changes in the broader economy. Does this industry deserve its "closely watched" status?

This industry covers everything from veterinary clinics to engineering and law firms.

Analysis of the employment and unemployment data for May 2010.

Most Oregon exports go to other states. This article covers destinations as well as what products Oregon exports.

Hospitals accounted for more than one-third of Oregon's health care employment in 2009. See how the industry is evolving with changing technology and demographics.

Important and dynamic industry enhances state's economy.

Manufacturer's average weekly hours have rebounded since early 2009, but remain below the typical level.

This analysis looks at a small group of Oregon firms that produce electricity from renewable sources.

More working women have fueled the growth of an industry.

Check out the measures economists watch to evaluate, and even predict, economic trends.

While jobs numbers are useful in gauging economic trends, there are pieces of Oregon's economic pie missing from the usual statistics.

Analysis of the employment and unemployment data for March 2010.

Food manufacturing employment has hovered in a narrow range, between 20,000 and 26,000, for the past 50 years.

Economic recovery is a complex process – uncertainty is the name of this game. Still, some indicators can help tease out what might be expected in coming months.

Most people are aware of the term "organic," but what exactly is organic agriculture? This article describes definitions, history of the movement, and what we know of the numbers.

People today are using more alternative health care services, but what is "alternative health care" and who are the professionals providing it?

As youth participate in the labor force less, and endure high unemployment rates, worries about a "lost generation" of workers ensue.

Revised employment and unemployment numbers have just been released.

Spending on defense contracts in the Beaver States has tripled in five years.

In late 2009, jobs in retail trade had declined since the prior year, but not as much as the national industry.

Oregon has been losing jobs since the end of 2007. See how 2009 stacked up.

Many economists expect another recovery light on the jobs side of the equation.

This article examines one of the many factors that influence a state's unemployment rate.

Whether you are looking for the largest industries, the occupations with the most job openings, or the fastest-growing occupations, you will find the information here.

The targeted dates for national, state, and local-area releases of the unemployment rate and employment survey data have been set for 2010.

With a large payroll and solid share of the state's employment, finance is a major player in the Oregon economy.

Learn more about two major sources of employment figures.

Government entities employ nearly 300,000 Oregon workers, with nearly half of them in education.

The Employment Department has just released employment projections covering the 2008 to 2018 period.

Analysis of the employment and unemployment data for October 2009.

Unemployment has hit men hard during this recession, which has affected men and women differently.

With almost $5 billion in payroll, retail trade accounts for nearly 200,000 Oregon jobs.

Employment in this industry seems to be influenced more by population changes than the business cycle.

Oregon's dairy industry is undergoing growth and change.

Nine to five isn't the only work schedule out there; many workers work in the evening or over night.

Wholesalers play an essential role in the economy; facilitating efficient production and distribution of goods.

Proximity to California is one thing that draws film-makers to Oregon; another is the natural beauty to be found here.

Workers engage in many types of work at home, from finance to farming, and many of these workers are self-employed.

Atypical weather patterns mask an overall trend of decline.

In some industries and areas of the state, nonprofits defy the stereotype and actually pay more per job than for-profit work.

New survey of employers finds Oregon's 51,400 green jobs to be widespread across industries and occupations.

Explore how productivity is defined, and the problems associated with this economic measure.

Monitoring employment and wage trends by firm size class can provide insights into the future of Oregon's economy.

This industry has changed drastically over time, but remains critical to the economies of many local communities.

New numbers show a downward revision of 7,200 jobs or 0.4 percent to Oregon's 2008 total nonfarm payroll employment.

These tables contain annual average and monthly labor force, unemploment, and employment by industry for each labor market area.</p>

The Oregon Employment Department's (OED's) estimates of agricultural employment are nowhere near as precise as our nonfarm job tallies. Nonfarm employment statistics are ultimately based on a near-exact count of workers from employers' unemployment insurance (UI) tax records. Those same UI tax records represent just a fraction of Oregon's agriculture industry, since only this state's larger farms and ranches are subject to UI law. Therefore, much more guesswork goes into compiling OED's farm employment estimates, particularly when attempting to capture job counts for smaller operators.

Recent employment trends, 10-year projections, and the economic argument in favor of higher educational attainment.

The crop value of Oregon's greenhouse and nursery products recently topped $1 billion. This article describes the history, trade, and workforce of this valuable industry.

High prices at the gas pump should pump up demand for workers with energy efficiency and renewable energy skills.

Small and unknown in Oregon, the heavy lift helicopter industry is a dominant force in the national and international markets.

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.

Women-owned businesses are growing and account for nearly one-third of all businesses in Oregon.

State, federal partners create mapping network.

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.