Tag: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Unemployment rate in Providence metro rises to 5.3% in August
PROVIDENCE – The unadjusted unemployment rate in the Providence-Warwick metropolitan area was 5.3% in August, an increase from 5.2% in July and 3.5.% in...
R.I. has highest August unemployment rate in New England
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island had the highest unemployment rate in New England in August at 4.6%, which was also higher than the national rate...
Unemployment rate in Providence metro remains at 4.3% in June
PROVIDENCE – The unadjusted unemployment rate in the Providence-Warwick metropolitan area was 4.3% in June, same as May but up from 2.8% in the...
R.I. has highest unemployment rate in New England
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island has the highest unemployment rate in New England at 4.3%, above the national rate of 4.1%, according to the U.S....
Despite earning more degrees, Latinos still see pay disparities
Marcela Betancur says many Latinos find themselves at a disadvantage when it comes to higher education.
After all, a large percentage of college-age Latinos in...
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., Conn. have highest May unemployment rates in New England
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island and Connecticut have the highest unemployment rates in New England at 4.3% for May, above the national rate of 4%,...
R.I. congressional members discuss Washington Bridge, economy at Chamber breakfast
WARWICK – U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo, D-R.I., said Rhode Islanders have a right to be disappointed in state leadership's response to the Washington Bridge...
R.I. has second-highest April unemployment rate in New England
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island had the second-highest unemployment rate in New England in April at 4.1%, which is above the national rate of 3.9%,...
Clever Real Estate analysis ranks Providence as worst city to start...
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island's capital city may be nationally known for offering a high quality of life.
But being a good place to start a...