THE NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR SAYS THE PRELIMINARY UNEMPLOYMENT RATE FOR MARCH IS TWO-POINT-NINE PERCENT, SEASONALLY ADJUSTED.
THE LABOR DEPARTMENT’S SCOTT HUNZIKER SAYS IT REMAINS ONE OF THE LOWEST RATES IN THE COUNTRY:
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HUNZIKER SAYS SECTORS WITH NORMAL SEASONAL GROWTH WERE TRADE, TRANSPORTATION AND UTILITIES, ALONG WITH SOME OUTDOOR JOB AREAS:
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THE FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES SECTOR LOST JOBS OVER THE MONTH.
HE SAYS MANUFACTURING WAS FLAT IN MARCH.