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Ohio’s Labor Force Shrinks Amid Rising Costs | Columbus News
Ohio’s job market dipped slightly last month, but the real story is deeper: fewer residents are even looking for work, shrinking the labor force despite a growing working-age population. While unemployment hit a lower 3.7%, that’s misleading—people exiting the workforce due to retirement, health, or giving up the search aren’t counted. Experts warn this trend could harm Ohio’s long-term economy, as rising costs and stagnant wages squeeze household budgets amid a three-year high in inflation. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…
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