Bay Area and California each lose thousands of jobs in June
Briefly

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.
Read at The Mercury News
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