Official unemployment figures for the Hawaii economy were updated today. Numbers for February have been finalized and preliminary figures for March have now been made available.
February
The unemployment rate increased to 2.3% in February. 1,148 positions were added, but 2,358 workers entering the labor force caused the unemployment rate to increase. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 5,000. No individual sector saw significant employment changes.
March (preliminary)
The unemployment rate remained flat at 2.3% in March. 64 positions were added, but 140 workers entering the labor force balanced out the unemployment rate. The overall Nonfarm Payrolls figure did not change significantly. No individual sector saw significant employment changes.
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