Oregon Employment Department
Oregon’s Retail Sector Bleeds Jobs at Five Times the National Rate as Portland’s Urban Core Falters
State retail employment has cratered nearly 6 percent since 2019 while the rest of the country barely flinched, exposing a localized contraction that...
Oregon Job Vacancies Drop to 46,300 as Wages Decline and Labor Market Cools
The state’s unemployed-to-vacancy ratio climbed to 2.4, continuing a steady rise since the post-pandemic expansion period Oregon’s labor market showed further signs of...
Washington State Holds Steady in Weakening Labor Market: 4.6% Unemployment Reflects Measured Deterioration
Analysis: While manufacturing sector sheds jobs, Washington maintains relative strength compared to Pacific Northwest neighbors despite rising joblessness Washington state’s labor market showed...
Oregon’s Unemployment Crisis Deepens: State Ranks Among Nation’s Worst
Analysis: Persistent job market weakness places Oregon in bottom tier nationally as manufacturing sector continues to shed workers Oregon’s unemployment situation has deteriorated...
Boeing’s Shadow: Pacific Northwest Manufacturing Navigates Between Legacy and Innovation in 2025
As the aerospace giant stumbles and tech grows, Washington and Oregon manufacturers face workforce disruption, changing trade patterns, and the question of what...
Oregon Construction Industry Faces Headwinds After Record Highs
State reports steepest construction job losses nationally as industry grapples with economic uncertainty Oregon’s construction industry, which reached historic employment peaks just over...
