Good jobs news to start the holidays, but Congress needs to extend unemployment benefits
“Congress should continue federal support for Unemployment Compensation benefits to avoid the loss of income for tens of thousands of Ohioans and the negative effects that would have on their families and communities.” Hannah Halbert, policy liaison Press releaseDownload report After a mixed September report, data from two separate surveys released by the Ohio Department […]
Ohio job data send a mixed message
For immediate releaseContact: Hannah Halbert, 614 221.4505 Full report Data from two separate surveys released today by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) present a mixed message on job growth in September. The household survey delivered one of the most positive reports this year, with unemployment dropping to 7.0 percent, the lowest […]
Ohio job data send a mixed message
At the rate of growth seen over the last 12 months in Ohio, it will take nearly three years to generate the additional 243,200 jobs needed to return our state to pre-2007 recession levels of employment.
Ohio job growth takes a holiday in August
For immediate releaseContact: Hannah Halbert, 614 221.4505Download press release Full report After an early summer of improved job growth, data from two separate surveys released by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) today show that both the unemployment rate and job growth held steady in August. Continued declines in the state’s civilian […]
Ohio job growth takes a holiday in August
Hannah Halbert “[This worrying trend] suggests that the recent job gains are not enough to bring discouraged workers back into the workforce,” said Hannah Halbert, policy liaison Press releaseDownload PDF After an early summer of improved job growth, data from two separate surveys released by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) today […]
New Census data: Young-adult health coverage up in Ohio, child poverty rates hold steady at shockingly high rate in cities
Data released today from the American Community Survey show a solid increase in health insurance coverage for Ohio’s young adults, an initial benefit of the federal Affordable Care Act.
Ohio’s slow climb from recession continued in July
For immediate release Contact: Hannah Halbert, 614 221.4505policymattersohio.org/Jobwatch-August2012 Data from two separate surveys released by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) today suggest that Ohio continues its slow climb out back from the recession. The unemployment rate held steady in July at 7.2 percent, according to seasonally adjusted data released from ODJFS’s survey of households for July […]
Ohio’s slow climb from recession continued in July
“We have lost 35,400 local public jobs since the end of the last recession, which has been an unnecessary drag on the state’s recovery. As these jobs disappear, vital neighborhood services will also vanish. Ohio needs investment, not austerity, to restore our communities and grow good jobs.” Hannah Halbert, workforce researcher Press releaseDownload PDF Data […]
Strong job growth in June marks the three-year recovery anniversary
For immediate releaseContact: Hannah Halbert, 614 221.4505 policymattersohio.org/jobwatch-july2012 ? Data from two separate surveys released by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) today suggest that the Ohio recovery is back on track. The state’s unemployment rate continued to fall in June, dropping another 0.1 percent to stand at 7.2 percent according to seasonally […]
Strong job growth in June marks the three-year recovery anniversary
“June’s employment numbers suggest that Ohio’s recovery, while not as strong as it needs to be, has regained some steam. Public job loss has been an unnecessary drag, however ??” if we weren’t cutting local public sector jobs, nearly 30,000 more Ohioans would be employed. We need investment, not austerity, to restore our communities.” Hannah […]
Spring Upswing: Positive job news for May
For immediate releaseContact: Hannah Halbert, 614.221.4505policymattersohio.org/jobwatch-june2012 Data from two separate surveys released by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) today suggest that Ohio’s recovery has regained some steam. The state’s unemployment rate continued to fall in May, landing at 7.3 percent according to seasonally adjusted data released from ODJFS’s survey of households […]
Spring Upswing: Positive job news for May
“May’s employment numbers are encouraging after the job losses reported in March and April. We will need to see many more months like this to erase the jobs deficit from the last two recessions in Ohio.” Hannah Halbert, policy liaison Press releaseDownload PDF Data from two separate surveys released by the Ohio Department of Job […]