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Handling the Heat: Oregon Foundries
Handling the Heat: Oregon Foundries Oregon has a higher concentration of employment in foundries than the nation. Check out the history of this formative industry, as well as current trends and workforce needs, in this article.
Aug-26-2008
Employment Remains Near All-Time High
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Covered Employment and Wages
Access to historical employment and wage information has never been easier. Our on-line database contains over 20 years of detailed industry data for Oregon and all counties.
Current Employment by Industry
The Current Employment Statistics (CES) monthly survey provides the most up-to-date employment estimates available. Industry employment figures are available for all labor market areas in Oregon.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics is the principal fact-finding agency for the federal government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics.
The Voice of Oregon Manufacturing
[oregonmanufacturing.org]
The Voice is an online information center about what's happening in Oregon's dynamic manufacturing sector. It collects and consolidates news, resources, programs, and contacts from companies, consortia, industry and labor groups, education and training providers, and government organizations.
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Job Growth and Decline During Recession
As the economy slows, many minds turn to the label "recession." This article examines the characteristics of the last several downturns to see what makes recessions similar and what varies during uncertain economic times.
Aug-26-2008
Oregon Job Losses Mount
Analysis of the employment and unemployment data for July 2008.
Aug-26-2008
‘Tis the Season to be Jolly
In many parts of Oregon, summertime brings additional jobs. Read this article to learn where seasonal fluctuations are greatest.
Aug-26-2008
Oregon Hours Checkup
Average weekly hours worked in the manufacturing sector are at their lowest level since 2004. What's happening in other sectors, and what does it mean for the state of the economy?
Aug-26-2008
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Oregon’s Nursery Industry: A History of Growth
Oregon’s Nursery Industry: A History of Growth The crop value of Oregon’s greenhouse and nursery products recently topped $1 billion. This article describes the history, trade, and workforce of this valuable industry.
Jul-22-2008
Changes and Challenges in Today’s Hospital Industry
Changes and Challenges in Today’s Hospital Industry Hospitals accounted for more than one-third of Oregon's health care employment in 2007. See how the industry is evolving with changing technology and demographics.
Jul-01-2008
Oregon’s Forestry and Logging Industry is Particularly Important to Rural Areas
Oregon’s Forestry and Logging Industry is Particularly Important to Rural Areas Jobs in forestry and supporting industries have become a stable component of employment in Oregon's rural communities.
Jun-10-2008
Oregon’s Organic Agriculture and Food Processing Industry
Oregon’s Organic Agriculture and Food Processing Industry Most people are aware of the term "organic," but what exactly is organic agriculture? This article describes definitions, history of the movement, and what we know of the numbers.
May-21-2008
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Oregon Labor Trends
This monthly newsletter contains the latest information on trends in employment and unemployment, as well as providing in-depth coverage of a wide range of economic and labor market topics.
Sep-01-2008
Local Labor Trends
A Local Labor Trends newsletter is published each month for each of 13 regions within the state, and each contains the most recent information on local area employment and unemployment.
Sep-01-2008
Agricultural Employment
Tables of monthly and annual average agricultural employment by area.
Jan-01-2007
Employment Projections by Industry and Occupation, 2006-2016
Whether you are looking for the largest industries, the occupations with the most job openings, or the fastest-growing occupations, you will find the information here.
Nov-29-2007
Production Workers Hours and Earnings
These data tables contain monthly and annual statistics on hours worked and wages earned by industry for metropolitan areas in Oregon.
Jan-01-2007
Labor Force and Industry Employment
These tables contain annual average and monthly labor force, unemploment, and employment by industry for each labor market area.
Jan-01-2007
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