"We are continuing to see an increase in the number of jobs available and very few actual reported layoffs through the WARN system, both good signs of an improving economy,” said Commissioner of Labor Mark Butler. “We must continue to work together to connect those seeking work with the many jobs available that offer stable salaries and competitive benefits.”

In Warner Robins, the unemployment rate was up five-tenths to 4.1 percent from May to June. A year ago, the rate was 6.5 percent.

The labor force decreased in Warner Robins by 34 and ended the month with 88,833. That number is up 4,039 when compared to June of 2020.

Warner Robins finished the month with 85,216 employed residents.  That number decreased by 483 over the month and is up by 5,956 when compared to the same time a year ago.

Warner Robins ended June with 77,900 jobs. That number increased by 100 from May to June and increased by 3,300 when compared to this time last year.

The number of unemployment claims went up by 18 percent in Warner Robins. When compared to last June, claims were down by about 76 percent.

Employ Georgia, the GDOL’s online job listing service at employgeorgia.com showed about 1,755 active job postings in Warner Robins for June.