Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Savannah recorded an unemployment rate of 3.1 percent in March, up one-tenth of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 2.9 percent.
In addition to consistently low unemployment numbers, Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson celebrated 100 days in office on April 22, 2023. During this time, the commissioner’s administration has been laser-focused on modernizing the department’s UI system and operations, which will expedite claims and reduce fraud.
“This past week, our agency reached an important milestone – 100 days in office,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “Although we continue enjoying record-low unemployment numbers and jobs at an all-time high, our team is laser-focused on meeting future demands. It’s not a matter of if claims will increase, but when. The agency’s new efficiency measures and progress toward modernization will ensure we are ready and well-positioned to help Georgians when they need it most.”
The labor force increased in Savannah by 1,008 and ended the month with 199,202. That number decreased by 435 when compared to March of 2022.
Savannah finished the month with 192,982 employed residents. That number increased by 770 over the month and decreased by 819 when compared to the same time a year ago.
Savannah ended March with 200,100 jobs. That number increased by 400 from February to March and increased by 2,800 when compared to this time last year.
In March, initial unemployment claims increased by 2 percent in Savannah. When you compare March 2023 claims to March 2022, claims were up by about 2 percent.
