JUNEAU, Alaska—Alaska’s employment was up an estimated 0.4 percent in October, or 1,400 jobs, from October 2018. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 6.2 percent while the comparable national rate rose to 3.6 percent. Oil and gas gained the most jobs (500), followed by construction (400). Leisure and hospitality, professional and business services and […]
JUNEAU, Alaska—Alaska’s employment was up an estimated 0.5 percent in July, or 1,800 jobs, from July 2018. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 6.3 percent while the comparable national rate remained at 3.7 percent. Job growth was widespread in Alaska’s private sector, although a few industries continued to lose jobs. Construction added the […]
JUNEAU, Alaska—April employment was up an estimated 0.9 percent, or 2,800 jobs, from April 2018. Construction added the largest number of jobs (1,800), followed by health care and oil and gas, which both added 500 jobs. Manufacturing — which is mostly seafood processing in Alaska — had the biggest over-the-year decline at 700 jobs. […]
JUNEAU, Alaska — Alaskans who worked for more than one employer, earned over $39,500, and paid more than a total of $197.50 in Unemployment Insurance (UI) contributions during 2018, may be eligible for a refund according to Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner, Dr. Tamika L. Ledbetter. Refund request forms with proof […]