JOBLESSNESS INCREASES IN ALL WV COUNTIES

(03/04/2004)
Unemployment increased in nearly every West Virginia county in January, but those areas where joblessness was worst dropped slightly.

Calhoun County led eleven counties in double-digit unemployment with 15.3.

Monongalia County had the lowest jobless rate.

Some of the unemployment was related to the lay-off of seasonal workers.

Unemployment continues to be linked to the actual loss of permanent jobs, which have been leaving the state.