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Thank you for your interest in the Economy, Business and Jobs Caucus.
Born from an interest to grow jobs and strengthen Pennsylvania’s economy, the Economy, Business and Jobs Caucus examines ways to break down barriers that hinder economic expansion within the Commonwealth. Only with a better understanding of what shapes our economic climate, encourages investment and which factors enable continued workforce development, can Pennsylvania unlock its true economic potential.
Our goal is to bring more good-paying, family-sustaining jobs to Pennsylvania, while keeping the jobs we already have.
Interest in the Caucus continues to grow with each new meeting. We encourage you to join the discussion.
Sincerely,
Senator Bob Mensch and Senator Lisa Boscola
Current Labor Force Statistics
Seasonally Adjusted
(in thousands)
|
December |
November 2011 |
December 2010 |
Change from November 2011 |
Change from December 2010 |
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| volume | percent | volume | percent | ||||
Pennsylvania |
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| Civilian Labor Force | 6,351 | 6,353 | 6,326 | -2 | -0.1% | 25 | -0.4% |
| Employment | 5,865 | 5,854 | 5,791 | 11 | 0.2% | 74 | 1.3% |
| Unemployment | 485 | 499 | 535 | -14 | -2.3% | -50 | -9.3% |
| Rate | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.5 | -0.3 | --- | -0.9 | --- |
United States |
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| Civilian Labor Force | 153,887 | 153,937 | 153,613 | -50 | 0.1% | 274 | 0.2% |
| Employment | 140,790 | 140,614 | 139,220 | 176 | -0.1% | 1,570 | 1.1% |
| Unemployment | 13,097 | 13,323 | 14,393 | -226 | 1.9% | -1,296 | -9.0% |
| Rate | 8.5 | 8.7 | 9.4 | -0.2 | --- | -0.9 | --- |
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry
Useful Links
- Ben Franklin Technology Partners
- Compete PA
- Economy League of Greater Philadelphia
- Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
- Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
- Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce
- Harrisburg Regional Chamber
- Hospital Association of Pennsylvania
- National Conference of State Legislatures
- National Federation of Independent Businesses
- Pennsylvania AFL-CIO
- Pennsylvania Business Council
- Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
- Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
- Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Centers
- PerkUp! – Upper Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce
- Small Business Development Centers
- Steel Valley Authority - Strategic Early Warning Network (SEWN)
- The Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry
- United States Chamber of Commerce
- United States Small Business Administration
- University of Pennsylvania, Fels Institute of Government
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