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September Unemployment Rate Falls to 10.5 Percent

Released on Thu, Oct 15, 2009 - 11:17 am under
Rate Down 0.2 Percentage Point from August
 
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Commissioner of Labor & Workforce Development James Neeley announced today Tennessee’s unemployment rate for September was 10.5 percent, down 0.2 percentage point from the August revised rate of 10.7 percent.

Flexial Corporation Receives Workplace Safety Award

Released on Tue, Oct 13, 2009 - 11:53 am under
Company Earns Second Sharp Award
 
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development Commissioner James Neeley announced that Flexial Corporation in Cookeville was chosen to receive the SHARP (Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program) award.

Tennessee Department of Labor Announces $6.8 Million Infrastructure Grant for State Unemployment Insurance Technology

Released on Mon, Oct 05, 2009 - 9:38 am under

Tennessee Leads Consortium to Improve Systems for Unemployed Workers

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development is receiving $6,892,526 for technology upgrades to the system that processes benefits for unemployed Tennessee workers. Of the $164.5 million the U.S. Department of Labor awarded to 49 states, Tennessee was given the fourth highest amount in the nation.

Labor Contract to Expand Adult Education Classes

Released on Mon, Oct 05, 2009 - 9:00 am under

Nashville State Community College Provides Adult Education to Davidson County

NASHVILLE –Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner James Neeley today announced Nashville State Community College has been awarded a contract to provide adult education services for Davidson County.   

August 2009 County Unemployment Rates

Released on Thu, Sep 24, 2009 - 11:18 am under

Rates Increase in 47 Counties, Decrease in 42, Remain the Same in Six

NASHVILLE – Tennessee's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for August 2009 was released last week at 10.8 percent, 0.1 percentage point higher than the July rate of 10.7 percent. The United States’ unemployment rate for the month of August was 9.7 percent.

August Unemployment Rate 10.8 Percent

Released on Thu, Sep 17, 2009 - 11:22 am under

Rate Up 0.1 Percentage Point from July

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Commissioner of Labor & Workforce Development James Neeley announced today Tennessee’s unemployment rate for August was 10.8 percent, up 0.1 percentage point from the July rate of 10.7 percent. The August rate a year ago was 6.6 percent. The national unemployment rate for August 2009 was 9.7 percent, up from the July rate of 9.4 percent.

Heritage Farms Dairy Receives Governor's Safety Award

Released on Thu, Sep 03, 2009 - 7:16 am under

                    Safety Record Dates Back to 2007

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development Commissioner James Neeley announced that Heritage Farms Dairy in Murfreesboro was chosen to receive the Governor’s Award of Excellence for Workplace Safety.
 

July 2009 County Unemployment Rates

Released on Thu, Aug 27, 2009 - 11:29 am under

Rates Decrease in 78 Counties, Increase in 14, Remain the Same in Three

NASHVILLE – Tennessee's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for July 2009 was released last week at 10.7 percent, 0.1 percentage point lower than the June rate of 10.8 percent. The United States’ unemployment rate for the month of July was 9.4 percent.

Denso Manufacturing Athens Tennessee, Inc. Receives Volunteer Star Safety Award

Released on Tue, Aug 25, 2009 - 9:57 am under

Company Earns Star Award for the Second Time

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development Commissioner James Neeley announced that DENSO Manufacturing Athens Tennessee, Inc. was chosen to receive the Volunteer STAR (Safety Through Accountability and Recognition) award.
 

TOSHA 2009 Fall Seminars

Released on Fri, Aug 21, 2009 - 12:36 pm under

27 Safety and Health Seminars Offered throughout the State

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration has 27 upcoming training seminars at several locations throughout the state. The courses will be offered through Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry, University of Tennessee, Motlow State Community College, Northeast State Community College, Southwest Tennessee Community College, Mississippi State University and Walters State Community College.
 
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