Brunswick Unemployment Rate Drops Heading into the New Year
Monday, January 8th, 2024
Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Brunswick recorded an unemployment rate of 2.7 percent in November, down five-tenths over-the-month. A year ago, the rate was 2.8 percent.
“As we prepare to ring in a new year, Georgia’s future is bright, said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “With holiday shopping and retail kicking back up, Georgia’s unemployment rates are dropping faster than holiday deals. Coupled with a soaring job market and a workforce ready to take on limitless opportunities, Georgia is well on the road to success.”
The labor force increased in Brunswick by 197 and ended the month with 55,248. That number went up by 1,923 when compared to November of 2022.
Brunswick finished the month with 53,751 employed residents, an all-time high. That number increased by 457 over-the-month and rose by 1,915 when compared to the same time a year ago.
Brunswick ended November with 48,500 jobs, an all-time high. That number increased by 300 from October to November and rose by 1,600 when compared to this time last year.
In November, initial unemployment claims decreased by 37 (-26%) in Brunswick. When you compare November 2023 claims to November 2022, claims were down by 68 (-39%).
