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Low unemployment is great for everyone, right? (Not so much in logistics…)

NC State SCRC

The Bureau of Labor Statistics noted that in May 2017, unemployment rates in seven states were at their lowest levels since the state unemployment data series began in January 1976. percent), Mississippi (4.9 The report also showed that on average weekly paychecks increased by 3.1% Average hourly pay increased 2.5%.