In June, the Bay Area lost 6,800 jobs and California lost 6,100 jobs, marking consecutive declines in employment. All three major Bay Area regions—South Bay, East Bay, and San Francisco-San Mateo—suffered job losses, with South Bay hit the hardest. The statewide unemployment rate increased to 5.4% compared to 5.3% in May. These figures indicate a troubling economic trend, suggesting job market instability and wobbly economic foundations across the region.
The Bay Area lost a total of 6,800 jobs in June, reflecting declines in all three major metro areas. This marks two consecutive months of job losses.
California experienced a job loss of 6,100 in June, with the South Bay losing 3,300 jobs, the East Bay losing 2,900 jobs, and San Francisco-San Mateo losing 700.
The unemployment rate in California rose to 5.4% in June, a slight increase from 5.3% in May, indicating a worsening job market.
Overall, the sharp drop in employment levels highlights a troubling trend in the economic foundation of the Bay Area and California.
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