The new measure eases work-search requirements for unemployment benefits when workers experience temporary layoffs, such as those that are common in Maine’s logging and construction industries.
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Maine unemployment at 3 percent in July
The state’s unemployment rate has been below 4 percent for 32 consecutive months, the longest period on record.
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Report projecting virtually no job growth in Maine through 2026 is seen as ‘a call to action’
The Department of Labor’s report predicts a net gain of fewer than 100 jobs in the decade from 2016 to 2026.
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U.S. hiring slowed, with 157,000 jobs added in July
The unemployment rate falls to 3.9 percent, but jobs figures are lower than the first half of the year.
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Maine’s low unemployment rate extended historic streak in June
The rate of 2.9 percent was up slightly from May, but still well below the national average of 4.0 percent.
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May unemployment rate extends historic streak
The 2.8 percent jobless rate is the 30th consecutive month unemployment has been below 4 percent.
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Maine’s April unemployment rate continues streak
A preliminary rate of 2.7 percent is unchanged from March and below 4 percent for the 29th month in a row.
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U.S. unemployment rate drops to 3.9 percent
The April figure is the lowest since the end of 2000.
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March unemployment rate could be lowest since 1957
The rate of 2.7 percent is the lowest since the state began keeping records using modern methodology.
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Maine Legislature tables bill to address unemployment system in wake of botched rollout
Unemployed Mainers have complained about the online filing system since it rolled out last December, claiming they get locked out of their accounts and are unable to reach anyone in the department.