The Walt Disney Company recently announced it was cancelling a $1 billion office project that would have seen 2,000 jobs move from California to Florida. This project was previously included under the Califormers when it was announced in 2021.
Highlights for policy makers:
Recovery Progress
Job Openings Down 25% Since December
Labor Force Still Below Recovery
Unemployment Claims at Nearly a Quarter of US Total
May Revise Pulls UI Fund Repayments
California State Trust Fund Solvency Lowest Among the States
CaliFormer Businesses
May Revise: Projections Show a Reduced Surplus; Not a Deficit
The Center for Jobs and the Economy has released our initial analysis of the JanuaryEmployment Report from the California Employment Development Department. For additional information and data about the California economy visit www.centerforjobs.org/ca.
Below are the monthly updates from the most current April 2023 fuel price data (GasBuddy.com) and February 2023 electricity and natural gas price data (US Energy Information Administration). To view additional data and analysis related to the California economy visit our website at www.centerforjobs.org/ca. The added costs under California policies, regulations, taxes, and fee add-ons […]
Below are highlights from the recently released trade data from the US Census Bureau and US Bureau of Economic Analysis. To view additional data and analysis related to the California economy visit our website at www.centerforjobs.org/ca. While partial progress appears to have been made finally in the extended West Coast port labor talks, the uncertainty […]
The Center for Jobs and the Economy has released a special report that provides an analysis of the migration patterns of high earning Californians, with a focus on how this trend accelerated in 2021, as evidenced by the significant taxable income loss experienced by the state. For additional information and data about the California economy […]
The Center for Jobs and the Economy has released our full analysis of the February Employment Report from the California Employment Development Department.
The Center for Jobs and the Economy has released a special report that delves into a critical question: “Was California the 4th Largest Economy in the World in 2022?” This comprehensive report provides insights into California’s economic position, particularly in terms of its global ranking. For additional information and data about the California economy visit […]
Monthly updates from the most current March 2023 fuel price data (GasBuddy.com) and January 2023 electricity and natural gas price data (US Energy Information Administration).
Below are highlights from the recently released trade data from the US Census Bureau and US Bureau of Economic Analysis. To view additional data and analysis related to the California economy visit our website at www.centerforjobs.org/ca. The trade numbers for California in February in general showed a slowing of activity as concerns over a potential […]
Highlights for policy makers:
Average Hourly Wage Up 3.1%
Nonfarm Jobs: 32,300 Gain
Employment Still 243,100 Below Pre-Covid Level
Labor Force Participation Rate
Unemployment Rates by Legislative District
Unemployment Rates by Region
Employment Recovery by Region
MSAs with the Worst Unemployment Rates
Highlights for policy makers:
COVID-19 and the State Economy
Comparative Recovery: California at #2 for the Year
CaliFormer Businesses
CaliFormers Update
Nonfarm Jobs: 96,700 Gain
Employment Still 236,600 Below Pre-Covid Level
Labor Force Participation Rate
Unemployment Rates by Legislative District
MSAs with the Worst Unemployment Rates
The Center for Jobs and the Economy has released our full analysis of the February Employment Report from the California Employment Development Department.
The Center for Jobs and the Economy has released our initial analysis of the January Employment Report from the California Employment Development Department. For additional information and data about the California economy visit www.centerforjobs.org/ca.