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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is the principal fact‑finding agency within the Department of Labor, collecting, analyzing, and publishing essential labor‑market, price, and productivity data to inform public policy, businesses, researchers, and government agencies.

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Commerce

Workforce Trends Put Extra Bucks in Montco Wallets, Yet Phila.’s Windfall Lags National Stats

April 24, 2022

While wage increase statistics are increasing steadily nationwide amid a candidate-friendly market, Greater Philadelphia still finds itself in the lower…
Education

MCCC and Aon Celebrate New Apprenticeship Collaboration

October 18, 2021

Montgomery County Community College and professional services firm Aon plc are celebrating a new apprenticeship collaboration that will help students…
Career Development, Commerce, Montgomery County

Montgomery County Was Third in Region for Unemployment in June

August 12, 2020

The unemployment rate in Montgomery County was at 11.8 percent in June, which was the third lowest unemployment rate among…
Energy

PECO pressed to make some “green” changes

December 12, 2017

About 20 people carrying giant pennies delivered a call to action for PECO Thursday at the utility’s Phoenixville facility. The…
Economic Development

Delaware Valley Lags in Post-Recession Private-Sector Jobs Growth

September 11, 2017

Greater Philadelphia is behind in post-recession private-sector jobs growth compared to most other U.S. markets, writes G. Scott Thomas for…
Economic Development

Employment Up, Wages Down in Montgomery County. Ditto for Most of America’s Largest Counties

June 23, 2017

From December 2015 to December 2016, employment increased in 280 of the 345 largest counties in the country, the U.S.…
Government & Politics

Philadelphia Suburbs Beat National Unemployment Rate

January 3, 2017

Suburban Chester and Montgomery counties are leading the entire Philadelphia metropolitan area in the battle against unemployment, and Delaware County…
Education

MCCC Creates New Program for Students Interested in Third Fastest-Growing Occupation in America

June 27, 2016

Starting in the summer of 2017, Montgomery County Community College will introduce a new Physical Therapist Assistant program geared toward…