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New claims were down 56 from the week before and are up 27 from last year at this time. #vteconomy #vtlabor
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December 20, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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Vermont has the fourth lowest jobless rate in the nation, with South Dakota lowest (2.3%) and Delaware highest (5.4%). #vtlabor #vteconomy
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May 6, 2026 at 8:13 PM
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For the week, Vermont total unemployment insurance claims were 3,672 (up 700 for the week and up 378 from this time last year). #vtlabor #vteconomy
December 12, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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Half of single adult Vermonters and a third of families with kids do not have enough income to meet basic needs. #vtlabor #vteconomy
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December 22, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Total UI claims this week were 3,084, down 653 from the week before and down 152 from last year at this time. #vtlabor #vteconomy
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Weekly unemployment claims edge down | Vermont Business Magazine
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May 15, 2026 at 9:32 PM
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Beginning January 1, 2026, the State’s minimum wage will increase from $14.01 to $14.42 per hour - an increase of $0.41. #vtlabor #vteconomy
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Minimum wage increase starting January 2026 to $14.42 | Vermont Business Magazine
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October 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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The data are clear: to become a place of broad-based opportunity and affordability, Brattleboro needs more working-age people. The town is aging faster than Vermont as a whole. #vteconomy #vtlabor
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Community shapes a shared economic vision for Brattleboro | Vermont Business Magazine
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March 6, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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With one-in-five Americans having a diagnosed learning difference, neuroinclusivity is a key component of how companies can improve retention and productivity. #vthealth #vtlabor #vtcolleges
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Landmark College hosts first Neuroinclusive Career Fair | Vermont Business Magazine
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November 12, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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National Apprenticeship Week April 27-May1 highlights the success and continued growth of the “earn while you learn” model, which allows individuals to gain hands-on experience and technical training while earning a paycheck. #vtlabor #vteconomy
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Vermont Department of Labor celebrates National Apprenticeship Week | Vermont Business Magazine
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April 24, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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Vermont has the third lowest unemployment rate in the country and 1.6 open jobs for every unemployed Vermonter. #vtlabor #vteconomy
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September 18, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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Vermont's weekly unemployment claims fell again to the lowest level this summer, after a big spike in July and much volatility in June. #vtlabor #vteconomy
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Weekly unemployment claims fall, continuing trend | Vermont Business Magazine
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September 18, 2026 at 8:43 PM
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Working group members include representatives from BETA Technologies, Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman, EastRise Credit Union, Hula, OnLogic, University of Vermont, UVM Health, and Vermont Professionals of Color Network. #vtlabor #vteconomy
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September 3, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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Total claims this week were 2,823, down 24 from the week before and down 23 from last year at this time. #vtlabor #vteconomy
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Weekly unemployment claims fall back under 300 | Vermont Business Magazine
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August 28, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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Vermont initial weekly unemployment claims remained in the low 300s, more typical of summer, after a big spike in July and much volatility in June, led by a surge in manufacturing and healthcare layoffs. #vtlabor #vteconomy
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August 21, 2026 at 8:39 PM
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Once again, the Labor Force and Employment fell sharply, but not quite as much as in previous months. Still, Vermont has lost over 10,000 workers in one year. #vtlabor #vteconomy
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August 21, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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The contract extends the longstanding partnership between the union workforce of over 300 staff members and the City of Burlington from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028. #vtlabor #BTV
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AFSCME Local 1343 signs two-year union contract with City of Burlington | Vermont Business Magazine
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July 29, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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Total claims this week were 2,873, down 25 from the week before but up 99 from last year at this time, as claims in 2026 continue to run higher. #vteconomy #vtlabor
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Weekly unemployment claims edge back over 300 | Vermont Business Magazine
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July 27, 2026 at 6:34 PM
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Nearly 7.5 percent of the total Vermont workforce still juggled more than one job last year. This was higher than the national rate of 5.5 percent. #vtlabor #vteconomy
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PAI: More Vermont women than men juggle several jobs | Vermont Business Magazine
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July 22, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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Vermont has the third lowest rate in the US, with South Dakota lowest at 2.0%, and California, Connecticut, Oregon and Washington highest at 5.2%. #vtjobs #vteconomy #vtlabor
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July 21, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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The Vermont Department of Labor reported that there were 236 new claims, down 133 from the previous week and up 16 from last year at this time. #vtlabor #vteconomy
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Weekly unemployment claims keep falling | Vermont Business Magazine
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July 17, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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The contract extends the longstanding partnership between the union workforce of 85 staff members and BED from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026. #vtlabor #vtenergy #BTV
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Mayor, Burlington Electric, IBEW sign three-year union contract | Vermont Business Magazine
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July 1, 2026 at 6:42 PM
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The $45 million project allows Weidmann to increase manufacturing capacity and is estimated to add approximately 67 new jobs at the St. Johnsbury facility. #vtconstruction #vtmanufactuirng #vtlabor #vteconomy
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PC Construction completes Weidmann Electrical Technology expansion | Vermont Business Magazine
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July 1, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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To date, over 1,700 employers have enrolled in Vermont Saves, establishing retirement savings accounts for over 6,000 employees. #vteconomy #vtlabor
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Vermont Saves surpasses $8.02 million as more small businesses join | Vermont Business Magazine
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June 25, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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Though unemployment remains low, the big story continues to be the shrinking labor force. #vtlabor #vteconomy
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Vermont’s unemployment rate holds at 2.6 percent in May | Vermont Business Magazine
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June 23, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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This legislative intervention blatantly favoring one union over others would circumvent the rights of DOC employees to form and join a union of their own choosing. #vtpoli #vttaxes #vtunion #vtlabor
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Governor signs property tax bill, vetoes union exclusivity bill S.230 | Vermont Business Magazine
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June 19, 2026 at 7:39 PM