Tag: manufacturing jobs
R.I. monthly unemployment rises to 3.6% in January
CRANSTON – Rhode Island’s seasonally adjusted unemployment in January was 3.6%, two-tenths of a percentage point higher than the previous month, the R.I. Department...
R.I. unemployment falls to 2.8% in July
CRANSTON – Rhode Island’s seasonally adjusted unemployment in July was 2.8%, one-tenth of a percentage point less than June, the R.I. Department of Labor...
R.I. manufacturing sector sees increased jobs, worker earnings in June
CRANSTON – Rhode Island’s manufacturing sector experienced a boost in jobs, earnings and hours from May to June, as well as year over year...
R.I. unemployment rate dips to 2.9%, a 30-year low
CRANSTON – Rhode Island’s economic recovery continued in May with the monthly unemployment rate dropping three-tenths of a percentage point from April to 2.9%,...
R.I. unemployment drops to 3.4%, 400 nonfarm jobs gained
CRANSTON – Rhode Island’s economic recovery continued in March with the monthly unemployment rate dropping half a percentage point to 3.4%, the R.I. Department...
R.I. unemployment dips to 3.9% in Feb.; 3,200 nonfarm jobs gained
CRANSTON – Rhode Island’s economic recovery continued in February, with the monthly unemployment rate dipping three-tenths of a percentage point to 3.9%, the R.I....
The strength of U.S. consumers is overstated
The consensus is that the U.S. consumer is still strong enough to propel the economy forward even though the manufacturing sector has weakened. But...
