MONTANA'S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE AT 4.4 PERCENT
September 20, 2008
September 20, 2008
HELENA, Mont., Sept. 20 -- The Montana Department of Labor & Industry issued the following news release:
Following the national rate, Montana's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased by 0.4% in August to 4.4%. The national rate increased by 0.4% from 5.7% to 6.1% for August.
"Although Montana is still fairing better than the rest of the country, this month's figures show that, like surrounding states, Montana's economy is still impacted by the nati . . .
Following the national rate, Montana's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased by 0.4% in August to 4.4%. The national rate increased by 0.4% from 5.7% to 6.1% for August.
"Although Montana is still fairing better than the rest of the country, this month's figures show that, like surrounding states, Montana's economy is still impacted by the nati . . .