Oregon, Washington report mixed job results as unemployment rises in both states

Northwest states showed mixed job results in November with Oregon gaining positions and Washington shedding jobs, state ...

Feds warn Oregon, other states, on paying unemployment benefits to striking workers

Oregon’s new law authorizing unemployment assistance to striking workers could face a challenge from the federal government, ...
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Oregon issues September unemployment report, delayed months by federal government shutdown

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Wednesday's first release of Oregon's jobs report in several months due to the federal government shutdown showed a similar September picture as in previous months: a slow rise ...
Fox 12 Oregon

Gov. Kotek signs bill providing unemployment pay for striking Oregon workers

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Democratic Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on Tuesday signed into law a bill that provides unemployment benefits to striking workers, following neighboring Washington state in adopting ...
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Oregon unemployment rate rises to 5%, worst since COVID-19 pandemic

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Oregon’s unemployment rate has reached 5% according to the latest update from the Oregon Employment Department. The state lost 2,700 non-farm jobs in July, following a loss of ...
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Oregon added jobs in August. Why is unemployment still higher than national average?

Oregon's unemployment climbed again in August despite the addition of thousands of jobs. In August, the Oregon Employment Department announced the unemployment rate in the state was the highest it has ...
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Oregon and Washington Will Allow Unemployment Benefits for Striking Employees Starting in 2026: Key Takeaways for Employers

Oregon and Washington just became the latest states to make striking employees eligible for unemployment compensation benefits. This marks a major policy shift for both states – especially for ...