Unemployment claims down by two-thirds
In
"You can see that the number of people receiving reemployment benefits in our area has fallen dramatically," Latter said.
Also, the 2010 numbers were for
"Which would indicate an even more dramatic decrease in the number of claimants," Latter said.
Claims are different from unemployment numbers, Latter said. Claimants are the number of people getting a weekly check after filing a claim.
"A successful claim," Latter added. "Some benefits have run out."
The latest report from the
The unemployment percentage "does not incorporate the number of unemployment insurance claimants," Latter said. "In a nutshell, unemployment rate figures are generated through surveys, and are not based on actual counts of people seeking employment or even on actual numbers in any given area. The unemployment rate figures are based on 'representative samples.' In reality, surveys may or may not have included anyone in our local workforce area."
The
The
While the
"Demand has also been a factor in the falling unemployment rate, with the labor force in
Local workforce area statistics mirror what's happening in the rest of the nation. The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid dropped sharply last month to 269,250, but then rose in the week ending
Weekly applications for jobless benefits dropped to 259,000. The four-decade low of 255,000 was reached in July.
The number of Americans receiving benefits is about 2.2 million.
The key driver, according to the
The strong dollar and slower overseas growth have reduced corporate profits but so far there is no sign companies are responding by cutting workers.
Back in
"Total employment in
"In the past year or two in
In healthcare,
"We have seen a number of home health agencies entering our area, as well as the opening of the
Some don't claim unemployment insurance, Latter said. "If they are unemployed, they really should go head and file a claim."
Those with a computer can go to www.FloridaJobs.org. They can also file from any public library.
Those without computers or computer skills can call 800-681-8102.
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