There were 100 fewer jobs in Genesee County for June compared to June 2012, but the month-over-month number looked much, much better.
According to NYS Labor Department statistics just released, Genesee County gained 600 jobs from May to June, going from 23,300 non-farm jobs to 23,900 non-farm jobs.
There were 24,000 jobs reported in June 2012.
The county's unemployment numbers are not yet available, but the state's unemployment rate fell to 7.5 percent, the lowest it's been since early 2009 and lower than the national rate of 7.6 percent.
Does the increase include a
Does the increase include a bump in Darien Lake's seasonal employees? I'm not sure how many jobs Batavia Downs added in June but they are ramping up for racing season - part-time and seasonal employees.
As long as unemployment hovers percentage points above 5% and does not include all the people who are no longer qualified for unemployment payments and otherwise stopped looking for work because they have given up hope, we have a long long road to travel before the numbers have any significant impact.
It's no accident the level of
It's no accident the level of jobs decreasing around here.