Massachusetts unemployment rate drops below 3% for May
The Massachusetts unemployment rate was at 2.8% for May, down 0.3 percentage points from April's 3.1%, according to the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development.
The Massachusetts unemployment rate was at 2.8% for May, down 0.3 percentage points from April's 3.1%, according to the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development.
The U.S. job market has remained robust despite the Federal Reserve's concerted push to slow economic growth.
The unemployment rate in Massachusetts was 5.2% in September, up slightly from August.
The Massachusetts labor force grew by nearly 8,000 from July.
In New Hampshire, the benefits ended in June, but that hasn't had much of an impact on the need for workers.
While Marty Walsh's nomination hearing last March was a love-fest, this was anything but. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller reports.
The "Time For The Commonwealth To Get Back To Work Bonus" was rejected by a voice vote without debate.
Lawmakers will discuss an amendment to the 2022 budget that would pay unemployed residents up to $1,200 if they get a job.
Unemployment is down slightly in Massachusetts but still above the national average, according to new April jobs numbers.
Anyone seeking unemployment benefits in Massachusetts will soon have to show they are actively searching for a job.
Governor Chris Sununu wants to end the $300 a week enhanced federal benefit before it expires in September.
As unemployment numbers decrease, local business owners are afraid they may have trouble hiring staff to serve customers.
The leisure and hospitality industry saw the biggest gain, adding 6,000 jobs for the month.
Massachusetts is still seeing "large numbers of illegitimate unemployment claims" nearly a year into the coronavirus pandemic as a result of a nationwide scam.
Unemployment in Massachusetts ticked back up in December after several months of decline, according to the latest numbers.
Massachusetts is now on par with the rest of the country when it comes to unemployment.
The proposed $908 billion coronavirus relief package is gaining traction in Congress. But will it be enough, and will it come in time?
Massachusetts is seeing more fake unemployment claims.
Massachusetts' unemployment rate fell again in October, according to federal statistics.
It affects as many as 17,000 people who were previously ineligible for $300 in enhanced weekly federal benefits.
It's estimated that Massachusetts added 36,900 jobs last month.
In an economy beset by pandemic-induced hardship, why is Wall Street thriving while Main Street is struggling?
Spending from the first round of stimulus propped up the economy. But that money is gone, and a more stimulus is unlikely in the coming weeks.
More stimulus checks would help suffering Americans and prop up the sagging U.S. economy, but Democrats and Republicans haven't yet agreed on a deal.
The revised HEROES Act, passed by Democrats in the House, would still include stimulus payments and enhanced unemployment benefits.
Gillette Stadium was already buzzing ahead of the New England Revolution match against Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF.
The Patriots checked off three big boxes over the first two days of the 2024 NFL Draft, and have five more picks to make on Saturday.
Shota Imanaga continued an impressive start to his major league career by pitching one-run ball into the seventh inning to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 7-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.
The Patriots addressed another big need on Friday night, drafting tackle Caedan Wallace with their third-round pick.
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Sgt. Ian Taylor died after he was struck by an excavator on Boston Road.
Four men are accused of stealing expensive jewelry from Indian and South Asian families in Massachusetts for years.
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Fiesta Shows is making some changes to its entry policy following a fight that broke out among teens at its carnival in Weymouth last Friday night.
The town of Sharon has confirmed a case of the rare Powassan virus, which is spread by ticks.
The discovery of drug-resistant bacteria in two dogs prompted a probe by the CDC and New Jersey health authorities.
A new study finds that people with breast cancer are more likely to develop a second cancer over time.
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Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.
A Townsend woman was scammed into believing a famous actor was in love with her. Then the case took on a potentially more sinister turn.
State contracts obtained by the I-Team show taxpayers are paying tens of millions of dollars to hotels for rooms and food.
A fourth-grade teacher at an elementary school in Cambridge is facing child rape charges.
William Foley Jr., a five-time drunk driver who lost his license after a fatal crash in 2001, is back behind bars after an I-Team investigation.
The IRS Criminal Investigation unit helps go after violent criminals, including some right here in Boston.
Quincy City Council President Ian Cain and Swansea attorney John Deaton are seeking the Republican nomination to run against Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Pro-Palestinian students have accelerated their protests of the Israel-Hamas war. But are the they helping or hurting their cause?
Massachusetts State Sen. Peter Durant weighed in on budget concerns in Massachusetts.
According to ADL's annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, Massachusetts had the fifth most incidents in the country last year, up a shocking 189 percent over 2022.
"It's the golden goose," said Rooney of Boston's commercial property taxes, which provides a large percentage of the city's annual revenue.
April 20, 2024 is Record Store Day. See which record shops in Massachusetts are participating.
Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says.
Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close.
Boston-based box wine brand Alileo teamed up with Caffe Nero to launch a coffee and wine experience in Massachusetts.
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Robert Shure is the talented sculptor behind the FAO Schwartz teddy bear, the Cy Young memorial and the Massachusetts Fallen Firefighters Memorial.
Ming Tsai demonstrates how to cook a traditional Chinese street food - Ming's bings.
Founded out of love, Rustic Marlin is a home décor and lifestyle brand with a unique origin story in Massachusetts.
The Vermont Country Store has since become an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike.
Creating an inviting environment for the community to meet, enjoy and participate in the arts
The Patriots checked off three big boxes over the first two days of the 2024 NFL Draft, and have five more picks to make on Saturday.
Shota Imanaga continued an impressive start to his major league career by pitching one-run ball into the seventh inning to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 7-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.
The Patriots addressed another big need on Friday night, drafting tackle Caedan Wallace with their third-round pick.
After drafting quarterback Drake Maye with their first pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Patriots gave him a weapon with their second selection: Washington receiver Ja'Lynn Polk.
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Researchers spotted a 37-year-old right whale mother named Wolf and her calf off the coast of Massachusetts.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the buzzing bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.