Labor and Workforce Development
October 2008 County Unemployment Rates
Released on Wed, Nov 26, 2008 - 1:33 pm underRates Decrease in 53 Counties
NASHVILLE – Tennessee's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for October 2008 was released last week at 7.0 percent, 0.2 percentage point lower than the September rate of 7.2 percent. The United States unemployment rate for the month of October was 6.5 percent.
Second Extension of Unemployment Benefits Approved
Released on Tue, Nov 25, 2008 - 3:58 pm under26,000 Tennesseans Estimated to Qualify
NASHVILLE – An estimated 26,000 Tennesseans will qualify for another round of extended unemployment benefits under federal legislation signed by President Bush, with hundreds more becoming eligible each day. Unemployed Tennesseans can collect up to 26 weeks of unemployment normally. In June, Congress approved the first 13 week extension due to the downturn in the economy. The second extension was signed November 21 by the President.
October Unemployment Rate 7.0 Percent
Released on Thu, Nov 20, 2008 - 1:30 pm underRate Down 0.2 Percentage Point from September
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Commissioner of Labor & Workforce Development James Neeley announced today Tennessee’s unemployment rate for October was 7.0 percent, down 0.2 percentage point from the September rate of 7.2. The October rate a year ago was 5.0 percent. The national unemployment rate for October 2008 was 6.5 percent, up from the September rate of 6.1.
State Honors Breast Cancer Survivors
Released on Wed, Nov 19, 2008 - 10:41 am under
First Lady Conte and the Metro Nashville Chorus
First Lady Andrea Conte and 33 State Departments Recognize Employee Survivors
NASHVILLE— In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, First Lady Andrea Conte joined officials from across state government today to pay tribute to Tennessee’s state workers who have survived breast cancer.
Commissioners and designees from 33 state departments honored 89 state employees at the event today at the War Memorial Auditorium in Nashville. Neil Orne with WKRN-TV emceed the event. Vicki Yates with News Channel 5 and Jennifer Johnson with WSMV-TV were on hand to read the names of the honorees as they accepted a pink rose and certificate from the First Lady and the commissioner or representative from their state department.
Labor Commissioner James Neeley to Speak at Employer Forum
Released on Thu, Nov 06, 2008 - 10:09 am underPutnam County Workforce Employer Outreach Committee to Host Meeting
NASHVILLE –The Putnam County Workforce Employer Outreach Committee (WEOC) is hosting an employer forum on Tuesday, November 18, at noon, at the Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce located at One, West First Street, Cookeville. Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner James Neeley will be the keynote speaker at the event. He will be speaking on issues that impact the department of labor, workers’ compensation, workforce development and Tennessee’s state budget.
Kennametal Inc. Receives Governor's Safety Award
Released on Wed, Nov 05, 2008 - 12:08 pm underSafety Record Dates Back to January 2004
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development Commissioner James Neeley announced that Kennametal Inc. in White House was chosen to receive the Governor’s Award of Excellence for Workplace Safety.
Governor Bredesen Proclaims November "Hire Vets First" Month
Released on Mon, Nov 03, 2008 - 4:14 pm underCareer Centers across the State to Host Job Fairs for Veterans
NASHVILLE – Governor Bredesen has proclaimed November as “Hire Vets First Month” in Tennessee. Career Centers all across the state will be hosting job fairs at various locations throughout the month of November. The Career Centers provide employment services to more than 35,000 veterans annually.
Tennessee OSHA Puts Special Emphasis on "The Silent Killer"
Released on Fri, Oct 31, 2008 - 12:00 pm underFive Workers Hospitalized in 2007,
17 People Killed Outside the Workplace in the Last Two Years
17 People Killed Outside the Workplace in the Last Two Years
NASHVILLE – Carbon monoxide poisoning is a major source of injury and accidental death both in and outside of the workplace. In 2007, five people were hospitalized in a single exposure. In 2005, two people died from carbon monoxide exposure by running propane buffers, both of which occurred in the workplace.
Pfizer, Inc. Memphis Logistics Center Receives Volunteer Star Safety Award
Released on Tue, Oct 28, 2008 - 11:02 am underCompany Receives Star Award for the First Time
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development Commissioner James Neeley announced that Pfizer, Inc. - Memphis Logistics Center (MLC) was chosen to receive the Volunteer STAR (Safety Through Accountability and Recognition) award.
September 2008 County Unemployment Rates
Released on Thu, Oct 23, 2008 - 12:24 pm underRates Increase in 84 Counties
NASHVILLE – Tennessee's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for September 2008 was released last week at 7.2 percent, 0.6 percentage point higher than the August rate of 6.6 percent. The United States unemployment rate for the month of September was 6.1 percent.
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