Payroll Employment up in Sept. in Coos Co., Nov. 12

According to the latest “South Coast Labor Trends” newsletter from the Oregon Department of Employment for Coos and Curry counties, payroll employment rose by 190 jobs in Coos Co. during the month of September. However, “beginning of school year gains in local government education were offset by a decline of 150 jobs in professional and business services as well as small declines in numerous other categories.” Over the year, payroll employment has increased by 90 jobs in Coos Co. In Curry Co., payroll employment rose by 110 jobs in August.