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After fears of a “she-cession” during the pandemic, women have returned to the workforce at unprecedented rates. Much of the gain reflects a boom in jobs traditionally held by women, including nursing and teaching. Many good-paying jobs in fields such as construction and tech management are still dominated by men, …

Wisconsin hit a record high for job numbers in June, according to new numbers released Thursday by the Department of Workforce Development (DWD). MADISON (WKOW) — Wisconsin hit a record high for job numbers in June, according to new data released Thursday by the Department of Workforce Development (DWD). Wisconsin’s …

AUSTIN — Texas broke three records recently, for number of jobs, number of employees, and the size of the state’s civilian labor force in June, according to new data by the Texas Workforce Commission released Friday. Texas added 31,100 positions over the month to reach a 21st consecutive series-high level …

The Bay Area economy added jobs at a sturdy pace in June, raising hopes that the region’s employment picture is turning brighter after being jolted by losses back in March, a new state government report released Friday shows. The employment gains in the Bay Area were robust enough that the …

Kern’s unemployment rate rose 30 basis points in May but remained significantly below its mark from March, according to new figures released Friday by the state Employment Development Department. With few reported layoffs last month, the biggest change driving the rate’s increase was continued growth in the local workforce, which …