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February jobless rates down in 8 states, up in 1; payroll jobs up in 4 states

In February, unemployment rates were lower in 8 states, higher in 1 state, and stable in 41 states and the District of Columbia. Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 4 states and was essentially unchanged in 46 states and the District.

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03/24/2020

Multifactor productivity increases 0.9% in 2019, following the same increase in 2018

03/20/2020

January jobless rates down over the year in 292 of 389 metro areas; payroll jobs up in 31

03/19/2020

Private industry compensation costs average $34.72 per hour worked in December 2019

03/19/2020

Unemployment rate for Gulf War-era II veterans changes little at 3.5% in 2019

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