In Conversation: Oregon State Employment Economist Gail Krumenauer
Recent job losses have been in keeping with longer term trends, Krumenauer says.
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State Employment Office Preps For Uptick in Laid-Off Federal Workers
Trump’s purge of the national workforce has hit hundreds of thousands of workers across the country, with bigger cuts expected soon.
Oregon Loses 3,700 Jobs, Tipping Unemployment Rate From 4% to 4.1%
Job losses were the largest in semiconductor and electronic component manufacturing.
Call Times Strain Nerves of Unemployed Oregonians
Oregon Employment Department struggles in 2024 after making post-pandemic improvements in customer service.
Oregon’s Unemployment Rate Dips to 3.4%, Matching Record Low
Manufacturing sector continues to struggle, though there are some bright spots, including transportation equipment.
County-By-County Employment Data Shows Quick Job Growth in Portland Area
Breakdown of August jobs numbers shows flattened unemployment rates and more Oregonians returning to the workforce
For employers, times are tight
Inadequate training and an economic boom contribute to statewide labor shortages.
Searching for context
Workers in rural Oregon describe their love of place, limited job opportunities and the potential for economic revitalization.
Where do millennials work?
Millennial employment patterns don’t always reflect market demand.