Federal Trade Act to extend unemployment benefits and training for Samoa pulp mill workers
The U.S. Department of Labor has approved a union request for retraining and other assistance for local laid off workers through the Federal Trade Act.
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Del Norte’s unemployment rate down in February
Del Norte’s unemployment rate down in February [Daily Triplicate]
Coast Central Credit Union assets grow to $853 million
EUREKA – Despite a long recession, high unemployment rates and recovery from a housing bubble, Coast Central Credit Union remained very strong, according to a press release.
American Indian Unemployment—From Bad to Worse
Global Hood News
The Yurok tribe recently invested in a sustainable fishing project and cannery and is evaluating new renewable energy projects, said PennElys GoodShield, director of the organization, located in Trinidad, Humboldt County.
American Indian Unemployment – From Bad to Worse in Recession
New America Media
Already grappling with historically high rates of unemployment, American Indians, on and off reservations, are seeing even higher rates due to the country’s two-year long economic downturn, according to a new survey… It sees possibilities in federally funded job creation in its work with the Yurok and Pomo tribes in the northern part of the state.
Where NOT To Find a Job in Humboldt County
Unemployment Data for Humboldt County, by Local Area
The California Employment Development Department has just released a breakdown of unemployment figures for Humboldt County, California, sorted by individual cities and towns. The below figures were released yesterday, November 20, 2009. The EDD releases these statistics on a monthly basis. Current statistics reflect the EDD’s findings as of October 31, 2009.
The City of Rio Dell seems to be the hardest hit in the community,with a whopping 16% unemployment rate. Well above both the state and national unemployment averages. Ferndale had the absolute lowest level of unemployment with just 2.6%. Willow Creek seems to be holding steady at a relatively impressive 7.2%, despite town’s poor economy, lack of any major employers or new jobs.
Just a quick view of the below chart shows that unemployment seems to be highest in “metro” areas of Humboldt County, with Eureka, Arcata and McKinleyville all having jobless ratings over 11%. The more sparsely populated areas of Humboldt County seem to have the lowest rates of unemployment. The sole exception being Fortuna, which managed an unemployment rate of only 7.6%. Fortuna was well below both the state and county unemployment rate averages.
The state unemployment average for all counties in California was approximately 12.5% during the same period. As expected, Northern California counties have been hit the hardest, garnering most of the top positions in yesterday’s poll. Trinity County had the most unemployment in the region at a rate of 17.9%. The relatively affluent Marin County had the lowest unemployment rate in the entire state with just 8.1% of its population being unemployed. The absolute worst area of California ends-up being Imperial County, with a whopping 30% unemployment rate.
Below are some statistics for other areas of the state as of October 2009, as well as a complete comparison of cities and towns in Humboldt County.
Sonoma County – 10.1%
Mendocino County- 10.6%
Lake County – 16.2%
Napa County- 9%
San Francisco (metro area) – 9.3%
Shasta County- 15.3%
Tehama County- 13.9%
Trinity County- 17.9%
Siskiyou County- 14.7%
Imperial County- 30%
Marin County- 8.1% (lowest in State)
| Monthly Labor Force Data for Cities and Census Designated Places (CDP) | ||||||
| October 2009 – Preliminary | ||||||
| Data Not Seasonally Adjusted | ||||||
| Labor | Employ- | Unemployment | Census Ratios | |||
| Area Name | Force | ment | Number | Rate | Emp | Unemp |
| Humboldt County | 59,900 | 53,200 | 6,700 | 11.1% | 1.000000 | 1.000000 |
| Arcata city | 9,100 | 8,100 | 1,100 | 11.6% | 0.151716 | 0.158572 |
| Blue Lake city | 600 | 600 | 100 | 9.7% | 0.010374 | 0.008831 |
| Eureka city | 11,700 | 10,300 | 1,400 | 11.8% | 0.193307 | 0.207630 |
| Ferndale city | 700 | 600 | 0 | 2.6% | 0.011890 | 0.002496 |
| Fortuna city | 4,600 | 4,200 | 400 | 8.9% | 0.078339 | 0.061240 |
| Hydesville CDP | 600 | 500 | 0 | 8.2% | 0.009526 | 0.006719 |
| McKinleyville CDP | 6,300 | 5,600 | 800 | 11.9% | 0.105005 | 0.113074 |
| Redway CDP | 600 | 600 | 0 | 4.4% | 0.010952 | 0.004032 |
| Rio Dell city | 1,400 | 1,200 | 200 | 16.4% | 0.021651 | 0.034172 |
| Trinidad city | 200 | 200 | 0 | 8.6% | 0.003013 | 0.002304 |
| Willow Creek CDP | 700 | 600 | 100 | 7.2% | 0.012178 | 0.007487 |
Humboldt Economic Index
The Humboldt Herald, Eureka, CA
The most dramatic graph measures lumber manufacturing. Humboldt County may be the top timber producer in the state of California, but the index shows a steep decline.
A ‘model business’: Arcata-based Kokatat hopes new certification will lead to continued success
With a floundering national economy and steadily rising unemployment rates, there hasn’t been much good news out there lately for local businesses. But, Arcata-based Kokatat just got some.
NORTH COAST PATHWAYS: Christianity and work
The recent national news speculates that our battered economy is in the early stages of recovery. Yet, we are told, unemployment may continue to rise for a while and some level of unemployment is even acceptable.