Montana sets record job growth in December
by NBC Montana Staff
New numbers show Montana's workforce set more records in December.{ }(Matt Volz/KHN)
MISSOULA, Mont. —
New numbers show Montana's workforce set more records in December.
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics published new job figures that show the Treasure State is doing well.
Montana's unemployment fell to 2.8%, putting the total employment and labor force at an all-time high.
Total employment rose by almost 1,400 jobs, for a record high of over 553,000 jobs in the state.
The labor force rose by 700 workers to more than 568,000 jobs, another all-time high.
In addition to breaking records last month, the state also added 2,800 new payroll jobs.
The governor's office sent out the following information:
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