Louisiana’s unemployment rate rose for the third straight month in July, but employer payrolls continued to grow strongly, telling two different stories about the state’s labor market.
The state’s jobless rate rose to 5.4 percent in July from 5 percent in June. Louisiana’s unemployment rate was 6.4 percent in July 2013.
Stay informed.Stay ahead.
Join Washington Examiner for unlimited access to the news, analysis, and commentary that matter most.
See Options
Already a member? Log in
Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account
