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Iowa Jobs and Labor Force Update - October 2024

Even after an upward revision of 300 jobs, October’s jobs numbers signal that employment continues to tighten in Iowa by all measures with no end in sight.​ The state lost 3,700 jobs, unemployment grew 0.1%

November 19, 2024 Andrzej Wieciorkowski
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October Jobs and Labor Force Update

Employers in Colorado added 9,000 jobs in October. The private sector grew by 7,800 while government employment increased by 1,200.

November 19, 2024 Jimena SanchezCole Anderson
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October 2024 Jobs and Labor Force Report

November 19, 2024 Serra KirschMark McMullen
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Arizona Jobs and Labor Force Update - November

Arizona gained 5,400 nonfarm jobs in October (+0.16%, +2.1% year-over-year) – putting Arizona near the top (12th) among all states in monthly job growth.

November 19, 2024 Kamryn Brunner

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