According to preliminary data provided by the California Employment Development Department (EDD), August saw significant improvements in local, statewide, and national labor markets. Stanislaus County experienced a decrease in the unemployment rate from 7.8% in July to 7% in August, with the labor force growing by 700 people. In Merced County, the unemployment rate also fell from 10.4% in July to 9.4% in August. However, despite these improvements, the county’s labor force witnessed a decrease of about 2,200 workers.

On the other hand, in Stanislaus County, the drop in unemployment coincided with a growth in the labor force. These improvements were partly due to the farming industry adding 900 jobs and the food manufacturing sector adding 800 jobs amid harvest season. According to EDD’s online database, the most in-demand workers in both counties are in healthcare and social assistance sectors, followed by private education services and the retail industry.

If you’re looking for work or need more information, try contacting the EDD. For those unsure how to get in touch or how to get ahold of EDD customer service, you can visit their site at www.edd.ca.gov. They offer numerous resources for job seekers and can provide assistance with additional needs such as disability or parental leave. They can guide you through the process of getting unemployment benefits and provide information on how to switch from checks to a debit card for receiving benefits. If you haven’t been contacted for an appointment you set up with them, there are options to reach out to them and find out the status. Visiting eddcaler.com can assist you in finding the right contact details to get the help you need.