Bloomsburg-Berwick sees 42,000 nonfarm payroll employees in December

Jan 3, 2022

0Comments

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for December in Pennsylvania’s Bloomsburg-Berwick metropolitan statistical area was 42,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Pennsylvania reported 5.9 million people employed on nonfarm payrolls during that same time period.

Statistics were compiled from reports from the civilian labor force and unemployment data, both of which heavily relied on household surveys. The data is not seasonally adjusted.

Employment data is gleaned from an establishment survey measures nonfarm employment, hours and earnings by industry. The data is also based on payroll jobs and such factors as where the establishments are located.

Pennsylvania Employees on Nonfarm Payrolls

November 2021 (In thousands)	December 2021 (In thousands)	Percent Change by Month
43.9	42	4.3%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

David G. Argall, Pennsylvania State Senator from 29th District

Government

Stehr and Argall announce nearly $800,000 grant for Schuylkill County manufacturer

Keystone Potato Products will receive nearly $800,000 for clean energy upgrades at its Schuylkill County facility under Pennsylvania’s RISE PA program. Lawmakers say this investment supports job growth while reducing emissions.

Melanie Keller, Deputy Commissioner for Operations and Chief Operating Officer of FDA

Government

FDA carried out the second most inspections of biologics companies in Pennsylvania in March

In March, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) carried out inspections at six biologics firms located in Pennsylvania.

Government

Twardzik and Argall announce state grant for manufacturing upgrades in West Mahanoy Township

MBA Building Supplies will receive over half a million dollars from the RISE PA program for facility upgrades aimed at increasing efficiency in West Mahanoy Township. Rep. Tim Twardzik and Sen. Dave Argall say these investments will help keep regional manufacturing competitive.