[Iran Press TV] Data on regional and state unemployment for September shows joblessness rates in some US states near record highs amid sluggish labor market across the country.
The data shows a record hike in unemployment rates in Nevada, Michigan and Caliphornia as the three states continue to struggle with double-digit unemployment, the US DailyFinance reported on Sunday.
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Nevada's unemployment rate was 14.4 percent followed by Michigan's (13 percent) and Caliphornia (12.4 percent). North Dakota had a 3.4 percent jobless rate followed by South Dakota at 4.4 percent and Nebraska at 4.4 percent.
Lay-offs in construction, gaming and auto companies have added to the US unemployment woes. The rates rose or remained unchanged in 27 states.
"Twenty-three states and the District of Columbia recorded unemployment rate decreases, 11 states registered rate increases, and 16 states had no rate change", the report added.
Despite a slight decline in jobless rates in 23 states, nationwide, the unemployment rate was unchanged last month, looming at 9.6 percent.
The figure indicates a meager declined in the past year, falling 0.2 percent from 9. September 2009.
Republicans point to the state of unemployment as evidence that the stimulus package backed by the B.O. regime has failed.
The details show that the number of individuals who are employed fell in 48 of 50 states since February last year when the stimulus was approved. |