The number of health related jobs are up compared from a year ago while other sectors of the economy has decreased its hiring. The state of Alaska has lost approximately 3,300 jobs compared to just one year ago while the Health Jobs have increased by 1,700 jobs statewide.
According to ADN.com, there is a 1.1 percent loss of jobs statewide since last November. Nationally, 3.4% of jobs have been cut, so Alaska is experiencing a relatively mild recession. Alaska's unemployment rate is holding steady at 8.7%, up from last November's 6.8%. The Anchorage, Alaska unemployment rate is currently at 6.9%, compared to 5.4% a year earlier.
Hi Vanna, looks like in particular Anchorage itself is weathering this storm pretty well.
How is the snow in your area?
Hope you are enjoying winter, we have gotten more snow last night that in over 10 year
Merry Christmas from your friend in Charlottesville!
Vanna, those numbers look like paradise compared to the lower 48, I really want to visit one of these days
Hi Gary, the Alaska economy is faring pretty well. But Alaska does lag a bit, usually a year behind. I hope that this recession passes us so we don't have to experience it. We shall have to see.
Hello Charles, the snow is plentiful and white! I am enjoying the beautiful winter here, just wish these speed demons would slow down on the road!
Gerry, I hope our economy continues on this path, straight to recover and it doesn't get any worse.