Despite improvement from the worst levels, Oregon’s labor market and employment levels remain depressed. Jobs are scarce — a situation that’s not expected to improve quickly. A weak labor market makes it tough not only for Oregonians looking for work, but also for those employed, who find it more difficult to bargain for better wages.
Read the report A Long Road Ahead for Oregon Workers.
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