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Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2022 Massachusetts Unemployment & Job Estimates for October BOSTON, MA – November 18, 2022 – The state’s October total unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, up one-tenth of a percentage point over-themonth, the Executive Offi ce of Labor and Workforce Development announced Friday. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ preliminary job estimates indicate Massachusetts gained 9,800 jobs in October. This follows last month’s revised gain of 22,900 jobs. The largest over the month private sector job gains were in Financial Activities, Professional and Business Services, and Government. Employment now stands at 3,710,600. Since the employment trough in April 2020, Massachusetts gained 659,600 jobs. From October 2021 to October 2022, BLS estimates Massachusetts gained 141,300 jobs. The largest over the year gains occurred in Professional and Business Services, Leisure and Hospitality, and Education and Health Services. The October unemployment rate of 3.5 percent was twotenths of a percentage point below the national rate of 3.7 percent reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The labor force decreased by an estimated 3,800 from 3,749,600 in September, as 6,200 fewer residents were employed, and 2,300 more residents were unemployed overthe-month. Over-the-year, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was down by 1.5 percentage points. The state’s labor force participation rate – the total number of residents 16 or older who worked or were unemployed and actively sought work in the last four weeks – dropped by 0.1 percentage point at 65.5 percent over-the-month. Compared to October 2021, the labor force participation rate was down two-tenths of a percentage point. October 2022 Employment Overview Financial Activities gained 4,500 jobs over the month. Over the year, 5,200 were added. Professional, Scientifi c, and Business Services gained 4,100 jobs over the month. Over the year, 31,300 were added. Government gained 2,300 jobs over the month. Over the year, 10,600 were added. Information gained 300 jobs over the month. Over the year, 5,700 were added. Other Services gained 100 jobs over the month. Over the year, 600 were added. Trade, Transportation, and Utilities had no job change over the month. Over the year, 17,000 jobs were added. Construction lost 200 jobs over the month. Over the year, 11,400 were added. Education and Health Services lost 300 jobs over the month. Over the year, 25,300 were added. Leisure and Hospitality lost 400 jobs over the month. Over the year, 25,300 were added. Manufacturing lost 600 jobs over the month. Over the year, 8,900 were added. Labor Force Overview The October estimates show 3,614,500 Massachusetts residents were employed and 131,300 were unemployed, for a total labor force of 3,745,800. The unemployment rate at 3.5 percent was up 0.1 percentage point from the revised September rate of 3.4 percent. Overthe-month, the October labor force declined by 3,800 from 3,749,600 in September, with 6,200 fewer residents employed and 2,300 more residents unemployed. The labor force participation rate, the share of working age population employed and unemployed, decreased by one-tenth of a percentage point to 65.5 percent over-themonth. The labor force was down 13,500 from the October 2021 estimate of 3,759,300, as 43,100 more residents were employed, and 56,600 fewer residents were unemployed. The unemployment rate is based on a monthly sample of households. The job estimates are derived from a monthly sample survey of employers. As a result, the two statistics may exhibit diff erent monthly trends. NOTES: The labor force is the sum of the numbers of employed residents and those unemployed, that is residents not working but actively seeking work in the last four weeks. Estimates may not add up to the total labor force due to rounding. For further information on seasonal adjustment methodology, please refer to the Bureau of Labor Statistics website https:// www.bls.gov. Local area unemployment statistics for October 2022 will be released on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. The preliminary November 2022 and revised October 2022 unemployment rate, labor force and job estimates for Massachusetts will be released on Friday, December 16, 2022. See the 2022 Media Advisory annual schedule for a complete list of release dates. City acquires McMackin Little League Baseball Field By Barbara Taormina R evere scored a victory last week when, after years of negotiating, the city acquired McMackin Field. Revere Little League agreed to sign the fi eld over to the city so that the costly work of restoring the site can fi nally get started. The field opened in 1952, and for more than 60 years it was home to generations of Revere Little League Teams. And it was the envy of Little Leaguers throughout the state. The fi eld had lights, a concession stands, concrete bleachers and was known as Little Fenway by the players. But in 2013, Revere Little League abandoned the site, and for years it languished and became an overgrown. flooded mess. Members of a Facebook group, Save McMackin Field, share memories, post old photos and blame the demise of the fi eld on a water and sewer project on Winthrop Avenue that led to chronic fl ooding. Some blame also goes to the condo complex built behind the field. But the city did not own McMackin, and could not move forward with clean ups or repairs. But that changed last week when the city acquired McMackin Field. Ward 1 Councilor Joanne McKenna announced the good news at last week's council meeting. "Last week, the city acquired McMackin Field after years of negotiations," said McKenna. "It really took a village to get things done." McKenna gave props to Mayor Brian Arrigo, Revere General Counsel Cheryl McCormick, fellow councillor Patrick Keefe and other councilors who helped get the acquisition over the fi nish line. Mayor Brian Arrigo also touted the McMackin Field news during his Community Conversations broadcast. FIELD | SEE Page 15 1. November 25 is Black Friday; in the 1800s, what did Black Friday mean? 2. In what city would you fi nd The AKC Museum of the Dog? 3. Whose backup band was called the Spiders from Mars? 4. On Nov. 26, 2021, the World Health Organization identifi ed what variant? 5. According to the “Farmers’ Almanac,” what is the USA’s most popular commercially sold potted plant? 6. On Nov. 27, 1924, what parade was fi rst held? 7. In the song “Tighten Up” by Archie Bell & the Drells, what does “Tighten Up” refer to? 8. Who played a nun in the fi lm “The Bells of St. Mary’s”? 9. On Nov. 28, 1907, Louis B. Mayer (future movie producer) opened his first movie theater; where in Massachusetts was it: Boston, Haverhill or Holyoke? 10. What are the only two perennial vegetables? 11. In 1904 the American Lung Association was founded to fi ght what disease? 12. Why is the Northern Answers Hemisphere colder than the Southern Hemisphere? 13. On Nov. 29, 1832, what author was born who lived at places including Fruitlands, Orchard House and Washington, D.C.? 14. What calendar (its name is also a person’s name) preceded the Gregorian calendar? 15. What region is known as the “Roof of the World”? 16. On Nov. 30, 1998, what two energy-related companies merged to create the largest company at the time? 17. How can a snail stick to a surface upside down? 18. According to Guinness World Records, in 2017 the world’s longest noodle was cooked in China – 10,119 feet plus 1.92 inches; how long did it take to roll out: four, 11 or 17 hours? 19. What fall fruit has been declared by the FDA to have a National Month in December? 20. On Dec. 1, 1918, Iceland became a sovereign state, but remained part of what kingdom? For Advertising with Results, Info@advocatenews.net call The at 781-286-8500 or call The Advocate dv cate Ne Newspapersspapers 1. Stock market crash 2. NYC 3. David Bowie 4. SARS-CoV-2 Omicron 5. Poinsettia 6. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC 7. A new dance they started in Houston 8. Ingrid Bergman 9. Haverhill 10. Asparagus and rhubarb 11. Tuberculosis 12. It has less water, which retains heat well. 13. Louisa May Alcott 14. Julian 15. Tibet 16. Exxon and Mobil (ExxonMobil) 17. They secrete mucus that becomes sticky. 18. 17 19. Pear 20. Denmark

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