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Archive Home > 2005 > November > 19 > Jobless rate low in region

Jobless rate low in region

But many work for less than state's living wage

By Anna Sowa / The Bulletin
November 19, 2005

Central Oregon unemployment rates largely declined last month, according to Oregon Employment Department statistics released Friday.

But that doesn't mean workers are making a living wage, judging by an annual report from the Northwest Federation of Community Organizations.

Oregon's living wage....

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