Unemployment rates rose in more than a third of U.S. states in May

[modeerf]

Originally Posted by Winter_Sucks

I saw that unemployment went up in SC and Alabama, yet fell in California. Interesting.

Fell in CA.?

.1 percent..... basically a statistical 0


Unemployment hasn't decreased in the least. The way the Mommy Guv figures it is deceptive... SHock i know...

But it's all Bull crap.

[Finn_Jarber]

Originally Posted by malamute

Unemployment rates again on the rise, state by state statistics.

US state unemployment rates in May, at a glance - Boston.com

Does that mean that 2/3 of the states are improving?

[chucksnee]

Originally Posted by Finn_Jarber

Does that mean that 2/3 of the states are improving?

No.

[AuDiBelle]

Originally Posted by Winter_Sucks

I saw that unemployment went up in SC and Alabama, yet fell in California. Interesting.

Are your fingers red from cherry picking yet?

UE rates:

South Carolina - 9.1

Alabama - 7.4

California - 10.8

Now, I'm sure you graduated kindergarten. You tell me, which of those states has the highest UE rate? Which one has the lowest? Yep, interesting indeed.

[malamute]

Originally Posted by Finn_Jarber

Does that mean that 2/3 of the states are improving?

If you believe tiny gains are a big improvement. Also I think you need to better analyze this data -- how many unemployed fell off the unemployment stats because they have come to the end of their unemployment benefits?

You really need to take off your rose-colored glasses and read up -- unemployment statistics are based on active job seekers, those receiving unemployment checks, but don't count those who are now off those rolls.