This is the highest figure since March 1982.
The increase from December to January was 1.3 percent.
Combined with those who have already gotten out of the labor market, Bessemer's total jobless is about 31 percent.
—Tribune staff report
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Bessemer jobless rate jumps
Bessemer's unemployment rate jumped to 16 percent in January, according to figures release by the state.
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Can we add Ed "Tattoo" May to the list in August?
Nice job creating jobs, Mr. Mayor. You loser!!!!!!
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