The Washington Metropolitan Division’s Unemployment Rate Rose Slightly in June to 4 Percent

The Department of Employment Services (DOES) today announced that the Washington Metropolitan Division's not seasonally adjusted June 2008 unemployment rate increased 0.3 percent, to 4.0 percent. Full Text

Additional Unemployment Compensation Benefits Announced

Mayor Fenty announces an agreement with the US Department of Labor. Full Text

District of Columbia’s Unemployment Rate Drops to 6.4 Percent in June 2008

The District of Columbia’s June 2008 unemployment rate was 6.4 percent, a decrease of 0.2 percent from the May 2008 (seasonally adjusted) rate. Full Text