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Spokane’s Labor Market Under Pressure | Spokane News
Spokane County’s unemployment ticked up to 3.8% in June, fueled by a retiring workforce and job losses in key sectors like retail and construction — while healthcare and education bucked the trend. Rising fuel costs, especially diesel, are squeezing households and driving inflation, even as wages lag behind soaring rent. Though no recession is on the horizon, economists warn of a growing “K-shaped” economy and a looming labor shortage as more workers stay out of the job market for six months or longer. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn…
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