FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Amy Susan
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 (573) 522-5058
DED releases August 2014 Jobs Report
Jefferson City, Mo. – Missouri’s unemployment rate for August dropped by two-tenths of a point to 6.3 percent since July, according to seasonally adjusted data released by the Missouri Department of Economic Development.
Following July’s revised 12,700-job increase, Missouri’s nonfarm payroll employment edged down by 3,100 jobs in August with employment losses in durable goods manufacturing, healthcare and social assistance.
Missouri’s nonfarm payrolls have increased by 49,100 jobs over the past year.
Companies interested in learning more about Missouri’s resources for new and expanding businesses should visit www.ded.mo.gov.
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Amy Susan
Director of Marketing & Communications
Missouri Department of Economic Development
O: 573-522-5058
M: 573-291-9831
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