Tag: U.s. Bureau Of Labor Statistics
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The Paradise Paradox: In wealthy Summit County, hunger is soaring | Vince Bzdek
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Summit County, home to four ski resorts, has some of the highest per capita income levels in the state. The average household income is $131,395, nearly $51,000 above the U.S. average. The median value of a home is $1,165,000, which is $761,000 above the U.S. average. Yet on any given day, nearly one-fifth of Summit…
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Women in Colorado construction see barriers torn down, as industry reaps benefits
Jacci Bendt never imagined she would be where she is today after working as a bartender at Buffalo Wild Wings for a decade. Bendt, an estimator for Reconstruction Experts of Johns Lyng USA headquartered in Denver, said it feels empowering to be able to do her job. In addition to feeling accomplished in her role…
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Fact check: There really are two jobs for every unemployed person in Colorado
There are, indeed, two jobs available for every unemployed individual in Colorado, as Gov. Jared Polis said in his State of the State address last week — but it’s unclear what level of quality and or what industry these jobs are most likely in. Polis said there are “two available jobs for every unemployed person” in…
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Study: Lowest-paid jobs in Colorado hit hardest by COVID-19 pandemic
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado’s lowest-paid workers have been hit hardest by job losses from restrictions to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, statistics from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment show. Colorado unemployment rate unchanged in February Jobs such as food preparation and serving, personal care…
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Colorado unemployment rate falls as restrictions loosen
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado’s unemployment rate fell in January amid looser COVID-19 pandemic-related restrictions on businesses , reaching the lowest rate since just before restrictions began a year ago, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment reported Monday. The state’s jobless rate fell to 6.6% after holding steady…
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Colorado unemployment jumps amid tighter pandemic restrictions
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado’s unemployment rate surged two full percentage points to 8.4% in December as tighter pandemic restrictions took hold, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. Colorado unemployment claims hit nearly 9-month high as CARES Act expires The state’s jobless rate was the highest since…
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Colorado unemployment rate unchanged in November
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado’s unemployment rate remained unchanged for a second consecutive month in November at 6.4%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. While little appeared changed in the state’s job market last month,the numbers come from a survey of households conducted during the second week…