According to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Maryland’s unemployment rate rose once again during the month of June. The state’s jobless rate increased by 0.1 percent from May’s 7.2 percent to 7.3 percent. Although this is still below the national average of 9.5 percent, it is significantly higher than Maryland’s unemployment during the same month in 2008. In June of last year only 4.3 percent of people could not find jobs in Maryland.
“While Maryland’s unemployment rate remains considerably below the national average, all too many Marylanders are still being affected by this economic crisis,” said the Secretary of the state Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Thomas E. Perez. “We will continue to assist in any way possible to help return to the workforce.”
During June, employers in the state did away with approximately 1,100 jobs. The largest declines reported during the month were done so by businesses that provide administrative and support services. This area of employment did away with a total of 3,000 jobs in June. Other sectors help to make up for the losses experienced in this sector. The largest job gains occurred in the retail industry, professional and business services and the leisure and hospitality sector.
Other areas near Maryland also posted a rise in unemployment during the month of June. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Virginia saw a 0.1 percent increase in jobless from May’s 7.1 percent to 7.2 percent. This is significantly higher than the state’s unemployment rate in the same month last year. In June of 2008 only 3.9 percent of Virginia residents were unable to find work.
The national capital also reported an increase in unemployment during June. D.C.’s jobless rate rose 0.2 percent, going from May’s 10.7 percent to 10.9 percent. In June of 2008 the district’s jobless rate was 6.8 percent.
Currently North Dakota has the lowest jobless rate in the country, with only 4.2 percent of residents unable to find work. Across the nation there are 15 states that have an unemployment rate over 10 percent including: Alabama (10.1 percent), Georgia (10.1 percent), Illinois (10.3 percent), Florida (10.6 percent), Indiana (10.7 percent), Tennessee (10.8 percent), Kentucky (10.9 percent), North Carolina (11 percent), Ohio (11.1 percent), California (11.6 percent), Nevada (12 percent), South Carolina (12.1 percent), Oregon (12.2 percent), Rhode Island (12.4 percent) and Michigan (15.2 percent.)
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