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Mar
01
Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in New Mexico – 2020
In 2020, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6, was 15.1 percent in New Mexico, compared with the 13.6-percent rate for the nation.
Mar
01
Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in Oklahoma – 2020
In 2020, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6, was 10.5 percent in Oklahoma, significantly lower than the 13.6-percent rate for the nation.
Feb
26
Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in Louisiana – 2020
In 2020, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6, was 13.8 percent in Louisiana, not significantly different from the 13.6-percent rate for the nation.
Feb
25
Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in Arkansas – 2020
In 2020, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6, was 10.0 percent in Arkansas, significantly lower than the 13.6-percent rate for the nation.
Feb
22
Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in Texas – 2020
In 2020, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6, was 13.6 percent in Texas, matching the national U-6 rate, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.