Montana’s unemployment rate was at 4.7 percent in August, a slight increase of one-tenth of one percent from July.  The unemployment rate has decreased by 0.6 percentage points since January—during that time, Montana has created more than 12,000 jobs. The unemployment rate has been between 4.5 percent to 4.7 percent since May.  In August, the U.S. unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 percentage points to 6.1 percent.

“Job growth in the first half of 2014 was at a record-breaking pace, with more than 12,000 jobs added since the start of the year.  Montana’s economy appears to be returning to a steadier, more moderate pace,” Governor Steve Bullock said.  “We continue to look forward to a positive year for economic growth.”

The next Labor Situation Report will be released on Tuesday, October 21, 2014.

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