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June Unemployment Rate 10.8 Percent

Released on Thu, Jul 16, 2009 - 11:37 am under

Rate Up 0.1 Percentage Point from May

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Commissioner of Labor & Workforce Development James Neeley announced today Tennessee’s unemployment rate for June was 10.8 percent, up 0.1 percentage point from the May rate of 10.7 percent. The June rate a year ago was 6.4 percent. The national unemployment rate for June 2009 was 9.5 percent, up from the May rate of 9.4 percent.

State Initiative Helps Perry County Achieve Job Recovery

Released on Thu, Jul 16, 2009 - 9:42 am under

Recovery Act Creates 460 New Jobs, Resources Allocated for 50 More

NASHVILLE - Governor Phil Bredesen announced state and local governments have reached the initial goal to employ 300 residents of Perry County using federal dollars provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
 
Currently, 304 positions have been filled that include government and private sector employment. In addition, 156 Perry County residents between the ages of 14 and 24 are participating in the Summer Youth Employment Program. The statewide program, also funded by Recovery Act dollars, provides summer employment and job training opportunities to low-income residents. This program continues through August 7th.
 
"The effect of this effort is significant, and I appreciate the coordination of state and local governments with private employers in Perry County," Bredesen said. "I’m also extremely pleased this work will continue with the allocation of additional resources to create 50 more jobs in Perry County."

Excel TSD of Tennessee, LLC Receives Governor's Safety Award and Sharp Award

Released on Tue, Jul 14, 2009 - 10:56 am under

Company is Receiving Both Awards for the First Time

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development Commissioner James Neeley announced that Excel TSD of Tennessee, LLC in Memphis was chosen to receive the Governor’s Award of Excellence for Workplace Safety and the SHARP Award.
 

Governor Awards $926,508 in Recovery Training Grants Across State

Released on Thu, Jul 09, 2009 - 1:43 pm under

10 Companies Awarded Grants, Training 1,365 Employees

NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen and Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development Commissioner James Neeley have recently awarded $926,508 in recovery training grants to 10 companies across the state. These grants, which are funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, will provide training to 1365 employees.
 

32nd Annual Safety & Health Congress July 26 - 29 in Nashville

Released on Wed, Jul 08, 2009 - 8:24 am under

More than 60 Safety and Health Seminars Available

NASHVILLE – The 32nd Annual Tennessee Safety & Health Congress will be held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center from Sunday, July 26, through Wednesday, July 29. The conference features safety and health experts leading more than 60 seminars and approximately 100 exhibitors.

Extended Unemployment Benefits Available for Eligible Tennesseans

Released on Wed, Jul 01, 2009 - 1:30 pm under

Recovery Act Provides Funding for the Tennessee Extended Benefits Program 

NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen recently signed into law legislation extending unemployment benefits with federal funding provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The Tennessee Extended Benefits Program adds a maximum of 20 weeks of benefits for claimants who exhausted their emergency unemployment compensation benefits on or after February 28, 2009.

May 2009 County Unemployment Rates

Released on Thu, Jun 25, 2009 - 11:22 am under

Rates Increase in 88 Counties, Decrease in Six

NASHVILLE – Tennessee's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for May 2009 was released last week at 10.7 percent, 0.8 percentage point higher than the April rate of 9.9 percent. The United States’ unemployment rate for the month of May was 9.4 percent.

Frito-Lay Receives Volunteer Star Safety Award

Released on Thu, Jun 18, 2009 - 11:50 am under

Company Achieves STAR Status for the Third Time

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development Commissioner James Neeley announced that Frito-Lay in Fayetteville was chosen to receive the Volunteer STAR (Safety Through Accountability and Recognition) award.

May Unemployment Rate 10.7 Percent

Released on Thu, Jun 18, 2009 - 11:13 am under

Rate Up 0.8 Percentage Point from April

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Commissioner of Labor & Workforce Development James Neeley announced today Tennessee’s unemployment rate for May was 10.7 percent, up 0.8 percentage point from the revised April rate of 9.9 percent. The May rate a year ago was 6.2 percent. The national unemployment rate for May 2009 was 9.4 percent, up from the April rate of 8.9 percent.

General Electric Receives Volunteer Star Safety Award

Released on Fri, May 29, 2009 - 10:28 am under

Company Achieves STAR Status for the First Time

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development Commissioner James Neeley announced that General Electric in Morristown was chosen to receive the Volunteer STAR (Safety Through Accountability and Recognition) award.
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