California Unemployment Figures - March 2011

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, after 12 months of a 12.4% or greater unemployment rate, for the first time in one year, CA has experienced a decline of .2%. The new unemployment rate in CA is 12.2%. This figure is high, but a decline after 12 solid months of being at or above 12.4% is a sign of relief.  

The only state with a higher unemployment rate than CA is Nevada, at 13.6%, the lowest is North Dakota at 3.7%, followed by Nebraska at 4.3%. 

The national unemployment rate is 8.9%.

- Daniel Newell

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