Tag: labor force
Unemployment rate in Providence metro rises to 5.2% in July
PROVIDENCE – The unadjusted unemployment rate in the Providence-Warwick metropolitan area was 5.2% in July, an increase from 4.4% in June and 2.8.% from...
Lardaro: R.I.’s economy posts strong performance in June
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s economy was strong in June and has moved out of “first gear,” University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard...
Lardaro: R.I.’s economy strong in May
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s economy appears to be moving out of first gear after experiencing a potential breakout in May, University of Rhode Island economist...
Unemployment rate in Providence metro jumps to 4.3% in May
PROVIDENCE – The unadjusted unemployment rate in the Providence-Warwick metropolitan area was 4.3% in May, up from 3.7% in April and 2.7% in May...
R.I. monthly unemployment rises to 4.3% in May
CRANSTON – Rhode Island’s seasonally adjusted unemployment in May was 4.3%, two-tenths of a percentage point higher than the previous month, the R.I. Department...
Lardaro: State’s economy gained momentum in April
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s economy gained momentum in April, suggesting the potential to break beyond “first gear,” University of Rhode Island economist and professor...
RIC researchers forecast continued rise in teen employment this summer
PROVIDENCE – Following a decade-plus slump, Rhode Island teenagers last year led most of the U.S. in an overall increase in teen summer employment...
Lardaro: Expansion of R.I. economy slowed in March
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s economy sputtered a bit in March after showing signs of gaining momentum in February, University of Rhode Island economist and...
Lardaro: R.I.’s economy growing again
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s growing economy began its breakout in February after being stuck in first gear most of last year, University of Rhode...
Unemployment rate in Providence metro jumps to 5.2% in February
PROVIDENCE – The unadjusted unemployment rate in the Providence-Warwick metropolitan area was 5.2% in February, up from 4% in January and from 3.8% in...
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