Capital Region unemployment down compared to same month last year
The Capital Region's unemployment rate was 6.7 percent last month, down from 7.2 percent in November 2010, according the state Department of Labor. And while there were about 3,000 fewer people considered unemployed in this area compared to the same month last year, there were also about 3,500 fewer people who were employed. The full slate of numbers is embedded after the jump.
Say Something!
We'd really like you to take part in the conversation here at All Over Albany. But we do have a few rules here. Don't worry, they're easy. The first: be kind. The second: treat everyone else with the same respect you'd like to see in return. Cool? Great, post away. Comments are moderated so it might take a little while for your comment to show up. Thanks for being patient.
Comments
Maybe people have given up hope, and stopped looking?
I hated to say that.
... said mg on Dec 21, 2011 at 5:36 PM | link
"And while there were about 3,000 fewer people considered unemployed in this area compared to the same month last year, there were also about 3,500 fewer people who were employed."
So maybe they've exhausted the time they can be on unemployment?
... said Shannon on Dec 22, 2011 at 10:31 AM | link