The Miami Times

As Black unemployment rises, Rep. Frederica Wilson hosts job fair to connect Miami workers with employers

In light of the recent U.S. labor market downturn, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (D) of Florida’s 24th Congressional District hosted a job fair with Miami Dade College and CareerSource South Florida ...
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Unemployment claims in Florida declined last week

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Florida dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 5,590 ...
Orlando Sentinel

Florida’s unemployment rate up slightly to 3.8% in August

TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s unemployment rate inched up to 3.8% in August, after holding steady at 3.7% since April, according to a report released Friday by the state Department of Commerce. The August ...
Orlando Sentinel

Florida unemployment rate holds steady at 3.7%

TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s unemployment rate held at 3.7% in July, with a state economist saying demand remains high for workers. “The number of job openings is up from the same point in the year before, ...
Sun Sentinel

Florida unemployment rate holds steady at 3.7%

TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s unemployment rate remained at 3.7% in June, while private-sector jobs were down 21,000 from May, according to a report released Friday by the state Department of Commerce. The ...