Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Missouri Unemployment Not as Crappy as Most of America (But Still Crappy)


Missouri’s unemployment rate remains three-tenths of a point below the national average, according to data released today by the Missouri Department of Economic Development.

Missouri’s unemployment rate for August is 8.8 percent, up one-tenth of a point from the July report. The national unemployment rate is currently 9.1 percent. The state’s nonfarm payroll employment decreased by 3,100 during August.