The share of the population 16 years old and over that is employed or unemployed has fallen to the lowest level since the late 1970s. This report explores the three major reasons for falling participation: the aging workforce, younger workers declining population, and the results of the Great Recession.
Oregon's private employers had approximately 22,900 job vacancies during winter 2013, according to a recently completed Job Vacancy Survey by the Oregon Employment Department.
The composition of products from the industry has changed with the economy.
Regional Information
These firms supply a necessary product for all Oregon firms - banking services - and they also employ many Oregonians.