Washington Jobs Surge But Unemployment Stalls

Washington added over 10,000 jobs in May—the biggest gain of the year—with hospitality, manufacturing, and construction leading the charge, even as government jobs edged up. Yet the unemployment rate stayed stubbornly at 5.2%, higher than last year and the national average, hinting at a still-tight labor market. Economists see this as a positive rebound after recent job losses, possibly fueled by World Cup prep, but warn it’s not yet a major turning point. Slower-than-expected job growth and rising unemployment claims complicate the state’s upcoming revenue forecast. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aef1c2a53360b5f8