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News Releases:
Mar
23
Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization, Alaska – 2022

In 2022, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6, was 8.2 percent in Alaska, significantly higher than the 6.9-percent rate for the nation.

Mar
23
Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization, Arizona – 2022

In 2022, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6, was 6.6 percent in Arizona, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.

Mar
23
Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization, California – 2022

In 2022, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6, was 8.6 percent in California, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.

Mar
23
Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in Hawaii – 2022

In 2022, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6, was 7.5 percent in Hawaii, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.

Mar
23
Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in Idaho – 2022

In 2022, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6, was 5.5 percent in Idaho, significantly lower than the 6.9-percent rate for the nation.

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