Montana's unemployment rate falls to 3.6%

MONTANA –Montana’s unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 percentage points to 3.6% in the month of May. The national unemployment rate was flat at 3.6% over the month.

“Montana’s economy continues to grow despite tight labor markets,” said Governor Bullock. “Businesses are innovating, and workers are updating their skills to increase productivity. We must continue our commitment to advancing worker skills in in-demand fields and look for other ways to bring more workers into our labor force.”

Total employment, which included agricultural, payroll and self-employed workers, indicated a gain of 535...