Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.1 Percent in July
Massachusetts adds 7,300 jobs during the month |
BOSTON, MA -AUGUST 18, 2016 --- The state's total unemployment rate dropped to 4.1 percent in July from 4.2 percent in June, and preliminary estimates show the state gained 7,300 jobs over the month, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reported Thursday.
The state also added more jobs in June than the Bureau of Labor and Statistics originally estimated for the month, gaining 17,600 jobs compared to the previously published 16,400 job gain estimate. Year-to-date, December 2015 to July 2016, Massachusetts has added 56,600 jobs.
In July, the largest over the month job gains occurred in the Professional, Scientific and Business Services; Leisure and Hospitality; and Financial Activities sectors.
At 4.1 percent, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is down 0.7 percent over the year from 4.8 percent in July 2015. There were 26,700 fewer unemployed residents and 60,000 more employed residents over the year compared to July 2015.
Massachusetts' unemployment rate remains lower than the national rate of 4.9 percent reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The state's labor force participation rate - the total number of residents 16 or older who worked or were unemployed and actively sought work in the last four weeks - is 65.0 percent, up 0.1 percent from the previous month. Over the year, the labor force participation rate has increased 0.1 of a percentage point compared to July 2015.
Over the year, the largest private sector percentage job gains were in Construction; Professional, Scientific and Business Services; Education and Health Services; and Leisure and Hospitality.
July 2016 Employment Overview
Professional, Scientific and Business Services added 4,600 (+0.8%) jobs over the month. Over the year, Professional, Scientific and Business Services added 17,500 (+3.3%) jobs.
Leisure and Hospitality gained 3,200 jobs (+0.9%) over the month. Over the year, Leisure and Hospitality added 8,100 (+2.3%) jobs.
Financial Activities added 1,300 (+0.6%) jobs over the month. Over the year, Financial Activities gained 3,200 (+1.4%) jobs.
Trade, Transportation and Utilities gained 700 (+0.1%) jobs over the month. Over the year, Trade, Transportation and Utilities added 3,000 (+0.5%) jobs.
Construction added 600 (+0.4%) jobs over the month. Over the year, Construction has gained 11,600 (+8.4%) jobs.
Other Services lost 1,600 (-1.2%) jobs over the month. Over the year, Other Services are down 500 (-0.4%) jobs.
Education and Health Services lost 1,200 (-0.2%) jobs over the month. Over the year, Education and Health Services gained 19,300 (+2.5%) jobs.
Information lost 300 (-0.3%) jobs over the month. Over the year, Information added 700 (+0.8%) jobs.
Manufacturing lost 200 (-0.1%) jobs over the month. Over the year, Manufacturing lost 100 (0.0%) jobs.
Government added 200 (0.0%) jobs over the month. Over the year, Government gained 2,800 (+0.6%) jobs.
Labor Force Overview
The July estimates show 3,458,300 Massachusetts residents were employed and 146,100 were unemployed, for a total labor force of 3,604,500. The unemployment rate was 4.1 percent. The July labor force increased by 4,600 from 3,599,900 in June, as 8,000 more residents were employed and 3,600 fewer residents were unemployed over the month. The labor force participation rate, the share of working age population employed and unemployed, was 65.0 percent.
The unemployment rate is based on a monthly sample of households. The job estimates are derived from a monthly sample survey of employers. As a result, the two statistics may exhibit different monthly trends.
NOTES: The labor force is the sum of the numbers of employed residents and those unemployed, that is residents not working but actively seeking work in the last four weeks. Estimates may not add up to the total labor force due to rounding.
Beginning with the March 2011 estimates, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has assumed responsibility for the production of the CES State and sub-state jobs estimates. BLS has also implemented methodological changes which may increase the month to month variability of the estimates. See Changes to procedures for producing Current Employment Statistics (CES) State estimates.
Local area unemployment statistics for July 2016 will be released on Tuesday, August 23, 2016. The preliminary August 2016 and revised July 2016 unemployment rate, labor force and job estimates for Massachusetts will be released on Thursday, September 15, 2016. See the 2016 Media Advisory annual schedule for complete list of release dates.
Detailed labor market information is available at www.mass.gov/lmi. |
星期六, 8月 20, 2016
麻州失業率 七月降至 4.1%
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Governor Baker Elevates State’s Response to Widespread Drought
Governor Baker Elevates State’s Response
to Widespread Drought
Officials Outline State Response, Encourage Public Water Conservation
NORTH ANDOVER – Today, in response to the fifth consecutive month of abnormally dry conditions across the Commonwealth, Governor Charlie Baker outlined continued actions to be taken by state agencies to assist Massachusetts’ residents, farmers, and municipalities as the region continues to face the effects associated with prolonged drought conditions. Joined by state and federal officials at Smolak Farms in North Andover, Governor Baker’s announcement follows the recent declaration of a Drought Warning for Central and Northeast Massachusetts, a Drought Watch for Southeast Massachusetts and the Connecticut River Valley, and a Drought Advisory for Western Massachusetts and the Cape and Islands.
“With much of Massachusetts continuing to experience extremely dry conditions, I am asking the public to administer best water conservation practices for the foreseeable future,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “By minimizing water use, especially while outside, we will collectively take crucial steps necessary to enable ground water and reservoirs to rebound quicker as we work together to manage and reduce the effects of a statewide drought. Individuals should also check with their city or town officials to find out what local restrictions are in place as they vary from community to community.”
“Our Administration continues to support communities across the Commonwealth to work in unison as we prepare for the very serious ramifications that a prolonged drought can have on our economy and public safety,” said Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. “From farming operations to wild fires, droughts can have lasting effects, and it is incredibly important we all work together to conserve water while these dry conditions persist.”
To promote public water conservation, the administration is encouraging the public to adopt water saving techniques into their daily routine to assist with extremely low groundwater and streamflow levels around Massachusetts. Outdoor techniques include limiting outdoor water use, covering swimming pools when not in use to prevent evaporative loss, sweeping driveways, walks, patios, and other outdoor areas with a broom rather than hosing them off. Indoor water conservation techniques include reducing shower times to five minutes or less, washing only full loads of laundry and dishes, turning off the tap when brushing teeth or shaving, and fixing water leaks in household items. Additionally, the Baker-Polito Administration has instructed all state-run and state-owned facilities to take appropriate measures to conserve water.
“Extended drought conditions can have far reaching, long term environmental impacts that affect us all, making it increasingly important that we work collaboratively and incorporate water conservation practices into our daily routines,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Matthew Beaton. “The Baker-Polito Administration will continue to work with residents and stakeholders around the Commonwealth to support and protect our ecological, agricultural and recreational resources during this prolonged period of dry weather.”
The Baker-Polito Administration is also reminding residents throughout Massachusetts to be cognizant of the extremely dry conditions and be extra careful when using grills, matches, candles or open flames outdoors, and to be especially mindful about disposing of smoking materials in proper containers. State fire officials remain engaged with fire departments and municipal water suppliers to ensure there is a heightened preparedness in case of a major fire, and have mutual aid plans in place to provide response for situations where water supply issues arise. Individuals are also encouraged to heed local orders and restrictions and take all necessary precautions to prevent fires that may spread quickly. Furthermore, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), together with other state agencies, is working to ensure that cities and towns have the necessary information and support so they can implement appropriate measures to conserve water and ensure the water needs of the community are met.
“The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency is coordinating with state agencies and with cities and towns to ensure Massachusetts will be able to support local needs in the event drought conditions worsen,” said Public Safety Secretary Dan Bennett. “We have not reached the point where demand for water exceeds supply, but we are planning and developing the capacity to provide large volumes of bottled water to multiple communities and to provide tankers of potable water to replenish municipal tanks. We are also working with local fire chiefs to ensure mutual aid agreements and plans are in place so adequate supplies of water are available to support firefighting needs.”
Recognizing the adverse effect drought conditions have on the Commonwealth’s agricultural industry and other crucial economic sectors, the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development is refocusing a larger percentage of state small business technical assistance grants to Community Development Corporations in effected counties, and working with state and industry officials to develop a Massachusetts Drought Emergency Loan Fund that will provide working capital to family farms and small businesses affected by the drought, and bridge the gap to federal assistance for impacted agricultural businesses. Additionally, the Baker-Polito Administration continues to consult with the United States Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency to determine the full scope of the drought’s impacts on the Commonwealth’s agricultural industry. Other measures currently underway include continued assessment of crop damage statewide, and developing a complete list of state and federal resources available for farmers with economic hardships as a result of the drought.
“Our new Massachusetts Drought Emergency Loan Fund will provide affordable working capital loans to small businesses, including family farms, grappling with a downturn in business caused by this prolonged drought," said Housing and Economic Development Secretary Jay Ash. “Additionally, we are activating all of our business development channels, to remind consumers that Massachusetts farmers markets and farm stands still have top-quality produce for sale, and they have our full support.”
The declaration of a Drought Warning, Drought Watch, and Drought Advisory requires the Massachusetts Drought Management Task Force to meet on a regular basis to more closely assess conditions across the state, coordinate dissemination of information to the public, and help state, federal and local agencies prepare any responses that may be needed in the future. The Task Force will next meet in September. For further information on water conservation and what you can do, visit the Department of Conservation and Recreation’s drought management page and the MassDEP Water Conservation page.
星期四, 8月 18, 2016
陳文浩將接任紐英崙中華公所財政
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| 紐英崙中華公所主席陳家驊（左）歡迎陳文浩（右）加入中華公所 職員行列。（謝中之提供） |
（本報波士頓訊）紐英崙中華公所職員確定人事變動，陳文浩將從9月1日起接任公所財政。
紐英崙中華公所前任財政黃立輝因私人事務繁忙請辭。中華公所在8月16日辦理補選，唯一獲提名的陳文浩，得到33名出席投票董事一致支持，順利當選。
黃立輝是在七月廿六日紐英崙中華公所召開本年度第四次公所董事大會時，表示他個人生意忙碌，無力兼顧公所財政工作，希望能從8月31日起辭去財政職務。
中華公所董事大會當即宣佈，8月8日星期一下午六點前，接受各界提名，辦理財政補選工作，並訂8月16日星期二下午六點至七點，在中華公所會議廳辦理董事投票事宜。
在 8月8日提名截止時，中華公所公佈只有陳文浩一人獲提名。 8月16日，中華公所照原訂決議辦理補選投票，共33名董事出席，全都投票支持陳文浩。
紐英崙中華公所其他四名職員，主席陳家驊，中文書記翁宇才，英文書記朱蘇珊，核數李翠屏等人將與陳文浩組成新工作團隊。
根據中華公所重新推出的網站（http://www.ccbaboston.org），公所現有約42名董事，但美東國術會，海橋聯誼會，紐英崙龍岡親義公所，紐英崙溯源公所，世界廣東同鄉會等5個僑團，或因僑團內部協議問題，或因涉及法律訴訟因素等等，暫無人出任代表董事。
中華公所僑團若包括協勝工會在內，應有43名代表董事。早前曾有消息傳出，協勝總會已決定指派余麗媖擔任駐波士頓代表。
中華公所董事謝中之指出，雖然中華公所新網站還未更新資訊，但在上次的中華公所董事大會中，已確認出缺的僑團董事席位將由以下個人出任，美東國術會---胡衛正，協勝工會---余麗媖，溯源堂---鄺衍坤。余麗媖原來代表的紐英崙廣東同鄉總會轉由余寶愛接任。
有爭議，未確認的僑團代表為世界廣東同鄉會的梁永基，以及海僑聨誼會的謝子立。這兩個僑團的派出席代表資格仍在審查中，暫無投票權。
涉及雙胞案已數年的紐英崙龍岡親義公所，今年七月廿五日在Dedham 法院審理五日後，雙方律師都已呈上結案陳詞，正等候法官判決。
涉及雙胞案已數年的紐英崙龍岡親義公所，今年七月廿五日在Dedham 法院審理五日後，雙方律師都已呈上結案陳詞，正等候法官判決。
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