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Story Archives of 'Unemployment'Some Construction Workers Could See Unemployment Benefits ChangeBy David Darman on Friday, August 8, 2008.Some workers in the construction industry could see changes in their unemployment benefits from New Hampshire’s unemployment system. An advisory committee created by the legislature is considering recommending changing how some seasonal workers get unemployment. And the members could also suggest altering how much their employers pay to the state’s unemployment fund. New Hampshire Public Radio’s David Darman has more. listen:
  Looking Behind The Unemployment NumbersBy Laura Knoy on Monday, August 4, 2008.This Friday the government reported the national jobless rate has climbed 5.7 percent. 51,000 jobs have vanished, and it’s the seventh consecutive month the U.S. economy has lost jobs. We’ll dig beneath the latest figures to see what they tell us – and don’t tell us – about our economy, and we'll see whether New Hampshire continues to hold up better than other states when it comes to unemployment. Guests
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Manufacturer Leaves More Than 500 JoblessBy Mark Bevis on Thursday, November 17, 2005.Some 550 workers at Car Component Technologies in Bedford and Merrimack got some unexpected news Wednesday. Without warning, they were told they no longer had jobs. The company's owners said they are filing for bankruptcy. Since the news hit, Department of Employment Security Commissioner Richard Brothers has been scrambling to make sure those workers get what they are entitled to. He spoke to NHPR's Mark Bevis. listen:
Unemployment High in Salem and PlaistowBy David Darman on Wednesday, June 30, 2004.The state's latest unemployment figures hold some surprising news. The highest rates are not in the biggest cities, or the most rural communities. Instead, the highest rates can be found in towns right along I-93, on the border with Massachusetts. New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman has more. listen:
Unemployed in NH and Nationwide Are UndercountedBy David Darman on Thursday, April 22, 2004.There were about 30,000 first time unemployment claims around the nation last week. That's 4 times greater than U.S. Labor Department officials expected. In New Hampshire, the official unemployment rate is the same as last year, about 4.2 percent. But neither the state nor the national unemployment rate includes people who've stopped looking for work, because they've been jobless for so long. New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman has more. listen:
An Update on the EconomyBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, December 12, 2002.Jobless rates are still climbing, Wall Street continues to waver and it looks like the economy is precariously balanced on the backs of consumers. We'll talk about when things could change, and how New Hampshire's faring. Laura's guests are Dennis DeLay, senior economist with Public Service of New Hampshire www.psnh.com, and Brian Gottlob, principal, Policon Research, an agency with a focus on economic and public policy issues. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Laid Off Sanmina Workers Due Federal AidBy Mark Bevis on Friday, October 25, 2002.Laid off Sanmina Corporation workers are eligible for federal assistance to help them find jobs. The 700 workers in Derry and Hudson lost their jobs due to competition from low cost imports. As a result they can seek help from the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program. Brooks Campbell, chief of counseling for the Department of Employment Security, tells NHPR's Mark Bevis the Sanmina workers are in good company. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Unemployment Benefits for Part Time WorkersBy Todd Szahun on Wednesday, April 24, 2002.A bill to allow unemployed part time workers to collect Unemployment Insurance has passed the State Senate. If the measure becomes law, New Hampshire will join a growing number of states recognizing the increased role part-timers play in the nations economy. NHPR's Todd Szahun has this report. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Shaheen Says Belt-Tightening In OrderBy Josh Rogers on Wednesday, December 19, 2001.Governor Shaheen says a slowing economy means state agencies need to trim budgets by one percent and state citizens need better unemployment coverage. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Few Receive Unemployment in the Granite StateBy Dan Gorenstein on Wednesday, October 24, 2001.As Congress considers economic stimulus packages, and unemployment rises in New Hampshire, the US Department of Labor has released a startling statistic. The Granite State ranks last in the number of unemployed workers who file unemployment claims. NHPR?s Dan Gorenstein has more. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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