The California Employment Development Department (EDD) has released its preliminary data on unemployment rates for May in Sutter and Yuba Counties. The unemployment rate in Sutter County was an estimated 8.3%, falling from 8.9% in April. Meanwhile, Yuba County saw an unemployment rate of 6.3% in May, which is lower than April’s 6.6%. Across the state, the initial unemployment rate for May remained relatively steady at 4.9%, compared to 5% in April.

The EDD data included the Yuba City Metropolitan Statistical Area, combining Sutter and Yuba Counties. The MSA’s unemployment rate was 7.4% in May, a decrease from 7.9% in April. The report revealed that an estimated 3,900 out of 43,300 individuals in Sutter County were unemployed in May. In Yuba County, about 2,300 of 34,100 individuals were unemployed.

In May, there were 57,500 workers employed in both the private and public sectors in the Yuba City MSA. This number represented an increase of 800 more workers employed compared to April. The data did not consider self-employed individuals. Several industries, such as farming, saw job increases, while others like private education and health services remained the same.

In terms of state rankings, Sutter County holds the 51st position out of 58 counties in California for unemployment, whereas Yuba County stands at 44th. Other counties’ data was also provided, demonstrating variations in unemployment rates throughout the state.

For more detailed information or questions about unemployment, the EDD is a vital resource. It can be challenging to get through to someone directly at EDD due to their high call volume. However, websites like eddcaller.com can provide assistance on how to get a hold of EDD. They talk you through the process and offers potential strategies on how to get in touch with the department, making it easier to get the information you need.