Leaders in the Central Valley see technology as the tool that can improve the economy and get more people working in Merced County and surrounding areas. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County hits record low unemployment rate in May
Merced County recorded the lowest unemployment rate for the month of May (8.5 percent) on record, state labor analysts said Friday. The county’s jobless rate was nearly 2 percentage points … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County’s unemployment rate the best it’s been since 2007
Despite a seasonal rise in the unemployment numbers, Merced County’s 12.6 percent rate in January was four-tenths of a percent lower than a year ago, labor market analysts said Friday. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced unemployment rate in January slightly better than a year ago
Despite a seasonal rise in the unemployment numbers, Merced County’s 12.6 percent rate in January was four-tenths of a percent lower than a year ago, labor market analysts said Friday. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced officials worry wage hike will cause unemployment
Nearly 60 percent of Merced County workers will be impacted, according to study Uneducated, those who lack skills will be impacted the most, UC Merced economist says Minimum wage increase may cause some Valley residents to leave, small businesses to close … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced unemployment in February lowest since 2007
School employees went back to work in February after winter break February rate dropped slightly from January The manufacturing sector continues to grow … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced unemployment up from December, down from last year
The 12.8 percent jobless rate in January rose compared to December, but fell compared to a year ago The county lost 2,600 jobs between December and January … Click to Continue »
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