More people employed in Springfield, Pittsfield areas compared to last year
BOSTON (WWLP) – The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development's new report shows unemployment rates were down from last yea...
BOSTON (WWLP) – The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development's new report shows unemployment rates were down from last year in twenty-four labor market areas, including Springfield and Pittsfield. The report shows that Springfield area jobs are at one of the most significant percentage decreases at 3.6 percent, compared to 5.3 from October last year. According to the Mass.gov Department of Economic Research, in this area, 357,310 are employed while 13,266 are unemployed. A total of 370,576 jobs, which is less than October 2021 of 374,081 jobs.