(OLYMPIA, WA) – Washington State’s seasonally adjusted
unemployment rate held at 4.5 percent in November. That’s despite preliminary
estimates from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics that indicate the state
added 9,800 jobs over the month.
The state Employment Security Department released the
seasonally adjusted, preliminary job estimates as part of its November Monthly
Employment Report.
The department also announced that October’s previously announced gain of 6,900 jobs was revised downward to 6,300 jobs. The statewide unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in November 2016.
The department also announced that October’s previously announced gain of 6,900 jobs was revised downward to 6,300 jobs. The statewide unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in November 2016.
