Mass. Jobs Up in March, But Down Over Past Year
After ending its four-month hiring streak in February, Massachusetts recouped some recent job losses in March.
New Job Seekers Nudge Mass. Unemployment Rate Up
The statewide unemployment rate climbed again in April to 4.6 percent, slightly widening the gap with the national joblessness rate, labor officials said Friday.
State Jobless Rate Dips Below 3 Percent
The Massachusetts unemployment rate dropped to 2.8 percent in May, nearly a full point below the national rate, as the labor market continues to hold up despite slower economic growth in recent months.
Mass. to Tighten Access to Jobless Aid as Unemployment Rate Falls
Massachusetts is tightening up access to jobless benefits as the state emerges more fully from the pandemic.
Mass. Jobless Rate Hits 4.8 Percent
The Massachusetts unemployment rate dropped to 4.8...
