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US Jobless Rate Surges by 15%; Majority Due to Hurricane Helene and Boeing Strike
The US jobless rate last week has risen by 33,000 to 258,000, exceeding predictions, mostly due to Hurricane Helene and Boeing's temporary furlough for thousands of employees.
US Unemployment Rate Hits 4.3% as July Adds Only 114,000 Jobs
US job growth slowed unexpectedly in July, with only 114,000 jobs added, raising the unemployment rate to 4.3%, the highest since October 2021.
Ohio Chamber of Commerce Rejects $15 Minimum Wage Proposal, Citing Increased Labor Costs
Proposals to raise Ohio’s minimum wage to $15 per hour have failed this year due to insufficient signatures, delaying the initiative to potentially appearing on the ballot in 2025, following opposition from businesses.
US Adds Over 200K Jobs in June as Unemployment Rate Hits 4.1%, Highest Since 2021
In June, the US labor market added 206,000 jobs while the unemployment rate rose to 4.1%, the highest since 2021, indicating potential underlying challenges despite positive job growth.