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The Vermont Labor Market PDF
December 2008
A source of announcements and current issues of interest to employees and employers, along with the the latest economic information.

In this month's issue:
  • Increased Volume of Unemployment Claims
  • November employment figures
  • An Auto Crash
  • Announcements
    • Electrical Safety Work Practices - Jan 22
    • Welding and Compressed Gas Safety - Feb 5
    • Emergencies & Accidents - Jan 22
    • Forklift Operator Safety Training - March 13
    • Ergonomics on the Shop Floor - April 9
    • 8th Vermont Workplace Safety Conference - May 13
Jan-6-2008
 
What's new?
  • Latest Press Release - December 19
    "The nation's economic slowdown is showing up in more sectors of Vermont's labor market.  Bright spots remain in Education & Health services as well as Professional & Business services which continue to show annual growth."
    Dec-19-2008
  • Unemployment Weekly Report - January 14 PDF
    Find the latest information on claims, unemployment insurance statistics and unemployment rates for New England states and the U.S.  This and more UI reports are at Publications.
    Jan-14-2009
  • Economic and Travel Indicators - November PDF
    A monthly series on labor market & business activity, state tax revenues, travel & tourism, rooms & meals business receipts and seasonal indicators. View the latest issue. Past issues available at Publications
    Jan-9-2008
  • Current Employment Statistics - November PDF
    Latest monthly employment estimates for Vermont industries. The Novemober survey can be found at Publications or access all years at Nonfarm Employment.
    Dec-19-2008
  • 20 Year Statistical Record 1987-2007 PDF
    Find tables on benefit payments, trust fund balance, appeals, employer contributions and more, all based on the Vermont Unemployment Insurance Program.  This and more UI reports are at Publications.
    Nov-18-2008
  • Quarterly Workforce Indicators - 4th Quarter 2007
    Latest Vermont data at QWI Online is now 4th quarter 2007. These economic / demographic measures are produced by U.S. Census, Local Employment Dynamics.
    Oct-28-2008
  • State Construction Prevailing Wage - October 2008 PDF
    Prevailing Wages for State Construction Projects have been updated from the May 2007 Occupational Employment and Wages released this past summer. The new wage rates are effective upon release, October 20, 2008.
    Oct-20-2008
  • Vermont Occupational Projections 2006-2016 PDF
    Find the top occupations in rate of growth, most jobs added, highest wages, and other criteria. Available at Publications or Occupations, along with statewide data.
    Sep-29-2008
  • Industrial Projections to 2016 PDF
    10 year forecast of employment growth by industry in Vermont. Find Industrial Projections at Industries.
    Sep-18-2008
  • Gross Job Gains and Losses - 4th quarter 2007
    Vermont tables/graphs for 4th quarter 2007 are now available from Business Employment Dynamics. More on BED at Gross Job Gains and Losses.
    Aug-25-2008
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    Vermont minimum wage increased to $8.06 per hour on January 1, 2009. The basic rate for "service and tipped" employees also increased at this time. View the Minimum Wage Notice online.
    Jan-01-2009
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    Occupational projections for Vermont's three substate areas are now available. Find "fastest growing" tables in an updated Publication and area data tables for download.
    Jan-09-2009
    Employment growth fell slightly in 2nd quarter, 2008, as gains in Health Care and Business Services were offset by losses in Construction and Manufacturing, according to preliminary QCEW data released today.
    Dec-18-2008
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    Unemployment Rate
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    Vermont 5.7 5.2 3.8
    New England 6.2 5.9 4.4
    United States 6.7 6.5 4.7
     
    Consumer Price Index
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    Index 212.425 216.573
    Annual % Chg 1.1 3.7
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