2 minute 30 second read. The Tri-Cities’ half-full economic cup is beginning to fill up. Employers added 1,100 jobs in March. At the same time, they’re trying to fill another 5,661 openings in an economy that’s thriving thanks to a… Read More ›
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NE Tenn unemployment claims up for third week
NE Tenn. unemployment claims were up for the third straight week in the current state Department of Labor and Workforce Developments count. The increase is slight (22 claims) from the week ending April 12 and 279 higher than the most… Read More ›
Tri-Cities labor market takes a turn for the better
The Tri-Cities labor market appears to be shaking off a tepid close to 2020 and the beginning of the new year. February’s local labor market reports, and the most current unemployment claims, paint a picture of a rebound. There were… Read More ›
Unemployment claims decline for second week
Unemployment claims in the Tri-Cities region have declined for the second straight week. There were 2,312 continued claims for Carter, Greene, Hawkins, Johnson Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington counties for the week ending March 25, according to the state Department of… Read More ›