<I>Around the State</I> is a weekly tip-sheet that summarizes major employment-related news from around Oregon. The news articles are submitted primarily by the Regional Economists from information gleaned from non-confidential published sources.

The <I>Oregon Labor Trends</I> monthly newsletter contains the latest information on trends in employment and unemployment, as well as providing in-depth coverage of a wide range of economic and labor market topics.

Current economic and labor market information pertaining to Oregon's various regions can be found in the <I>Local Labor Trends</I> monthly publications. A Local Labor Trends newsletter is published each month for each of fourteen regions within the state, and each contain the most recent information on local area employment and unemployment trends.

Analysis of the employment and unemployment data for July 2008.

Oregon has a higher concentration of employment in foundries than the nation. Check out the history of this formative industry, as well as current trends and workforce needs, in this article.

In many parts of Oregon, summertime brings additional jobs. Read this article to learn where seasonal fluctuations are greatest.

Average weekly hours worked in the manufacturing sector are at their lowest level since 2004. What's happening in other sectors, and what does it mean for the state of the economy?

As the economy slows, many minds turn to the label "recession." This article examines the characteristics of the last several downturns to see what makes recessions similar and what varies during uncertain economic times.

Oregon Labor Force and Unemployment by Area is a monthly data sheet that provides monthly estimated labor force, employment, unemployment, and unemployment rates for the nation, state, MSAs, and counties. It includes estimates for the current month, previous month, and one year ago.

Presents the latest Oregon labor force information and analysis in a concise format. Usually released around the 15th of every month. Also includes a table showing the Nonfarm payroll employment by industry and the Resident Labor Force Table and Unemployment by area.

Recent employment trends, 10-year projections, and the economic argument in favor of higher educational attainment.

In the face of a national housing slowdown, how are Oregon's finance, insurance, and real estate industries holding up?

Close to 4 percent of Oregon's workers are ages 65 and over. Read on for a snapshot of the industries with the largest shares of older workers.

The crop value of Oregon's greenhouse and nursery products recently topped $1 billion. This article describes the history, trade, and workforce of this valuable industry.

Hospitals accounted for more than one-third of Oregon's health care employment in 2007. See how the industry is evolving with changing technology and demographics.

Jobs in forestry and supporting industries have become a stable component of employment in Oregon's rural communities.

Most people are aware of the term "organic," but what exactly is organic agriculture? This article describes definitions, history of the movement, and what we know of the numbers.

Industry leaders and educators join forces to meet challenges of sector's aging workforce.

Small and unknown in Oregon, the heavy lift helicopter industry is a dominant force in the national and international markets.

Increased international exports helps manufacturing in 2007, but not enough to prevent job losses.

Revisions to Oregon employment figures show a stronger expansion in 2007 than originally estimated.

Ports have been a vital force driving Oregon's growth since the late 1800s.

People today are using more alternative health care services, but what is "alternative health care" and who are the professionals providing it?

Oregon's job growth settled down to a more sustainable pace.

Find out what umbrellas, running shoes, fishing bait, flowers, and frozen food have in common.

Oregon's dairy industry is undergoing growth and change.

The targeted dates for national, state, and local-area releases of the unemployment rate and employment survey data have been set for 2008.

Whether you are looking for the largest industries, the occupations with the most job openings, or the fastest-growing occupations, you will find the information here.

Most industries should add jobs, with health care among the fastest-growing.

The Voice is an online information center about what's happening in Oregon's dynamic manufacturing sector. It collects and consolidates news, resources, programs, and contacts from companies, consortia, industry and labor groups, education and training providers, and government organizations.

Important and dynamic industry enhances state's economy.

Oregon netted a record Dungeness crab harvest in 2006 but some other fisheries struggled.

Sector provides many good-paying jobs without a college degree.

Since being uncorked less than 50 years ago, Oregon's wine industry has grown to be an important and highly visible part of the state's agricultural landscape.

Oregon's food services industry provides many jobs, but seasonal and part-time work brings lower wages and fewer benefits.

Global demand helps aerospace industry soar.

After three years of rapid growth, where does construction go from here?

National, state workforce for the first time now includes ‘echo' of the baby boom generation.

Women-owned businesses are growing and account for nearly one-third of all businesses in Oregon.

Preparing students for their futures will pave the road to the state's continued economic success.

Worker ages, wages vary within retail trade.

Local Employment Dynamics provide data on number of people hired, number of workers who leave jobs, and the rate of turnover.

More working women have fueled the growth of an industry.

These tables contain annual average and monthly labor force, unemploment, and employment by industry for each labor market area.</p>

The Oregon Employment Department's (OED's) estimates of agricultural employment are nowhere near as precise as our nonfarm job tallies. Nonfarm employment statistics are ultimately based on a near-exact count of workers from employers' unemployment insurance (UI) tax records. Those same UI tax records represent just a fraction of Oregon's agriculture industry, since only this state's larger farms and ranches are subject to UI law. Therefore, much more guesswork goes into compiling OED's farm employment estimates, particularly when attempting to capture job counts for smaller operators.

These data tables contain monthly and annual statistics on hours worked and wages earned by industry for metropolitan areas in Oregon.

Learn where Oregon's tribes operate establishment in Oregon, how much tribal casinos have grown over the past 10 years, and how many jobs they provide.

Baby-boom retirement wave likely to affect nearly all industries, employers statewide.

State's isolated areas still struggling to replace vanishing high-wage jobs.

Find data on where workers live and where they commute to work.

State's brewery industry goes from relative obscurity to worldwide prominence in just 20 years.

State's six metro areas see the most population and employment growth.

Access to historical employment and wage information has never been easier. Our on-line database contains over 20 years of detailed industry data for Oregon and all counties.

The Current Employment Statistics (CES) monthly survey provides the most up-to-date employment estimates available. Industry employment figures are available for all labor market areas in Oregon.