Posted by
Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Joanne Goldstein
Did you hear the good news we reported on yesterday? Preliminary job estimates for May count 15,800 new jobs added this month - including 7,000 in the private sector. And, that 7,000 figure makes Massachusetts 3rd in the nation in the month of May in private sector job growth! This marks the fourth straight month for job gains in the Commonwealth, and Massachusetts ranks 4th in the nation in total job growth since December, 2009!
A recent survey released by Associated Industries of Massachusetts found that Massachusetts companies are hiring again. The annual survey of 200 AIM members found that two-thirds of the firms are hiring, compared to less than half last year.
The Patrick-Murray Administration has tirelessly worked to create a friendly atmosphere for businesses. Trends for jobs, the unemployment rate and unemployment insurance claims figures are encouraging signs of economic improvement for the Commonwealth.
If you have not used it lately, please visit JobQuest or stop by one of our 37 One Stop Career Centers – we want to help everyone who is looking for work to land a new job.