Oregon Employment Department still takes more than an hour to answer calls; the state has 101 ideas to fix that

Six years after the Oregon Employment Department suffered a historic meltdown during the pandemic, the agency still routinely ...
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Despite recent spate of layoffs, Oregon predicts 6% job growth within the decade

PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon's overall employment is expected to grow by 6% within the decade, the state's employment agency said Thursday, despite recent industry losses which have pushed unemployment in ...
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Oregon Employment Department Eyes AI to Improve Service

A new action plan is guiding a long-term modernization intended to enhance its agility with staff and residents alike. AI ...
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Oregon, Washington report mixed job results as unemployment rises in both states

OREGON, USA — Oregon added 1,600 jobs in November while Washington shed 1,500 positions, as both states saw unemployment rates increase following data disruptions from the federal government shutdown, ...