Unemployment Continues Slow Decline

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Missouri’s smoothed seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased by one-tenth of a percentage point in January 2022, declining to 3.8 percent from the revised December 2021 rate of 3.9 percent. The January 2022 rate was 1.2 percentage points lower than the January 2021 rate.

The national unemployment rate increased from 3.9 percent in December 2021 to 4.0 percent in January 2022. The estimated number of unemployed Missourians was 118,052 in January 2022, down by 2,073 from December’s 120,125.

The state’s not-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate increased in January 2022, rising by 0.7 percentage points to 4.1 percent from the December 2021 not-seasonally-adjusted rate of 3.4 percent. The corresponding not-seasonally-adjusted national rate for January 2022 was 4.4 percent.  

Need a job? There are a lot of places that are desperate for help. Some even offer hundreds of dollars in sign-on bonuses. Here’s a sample of job postings from the Kearney Job Board Facebook group facilitated by the Kearney Chamber of Commerce:

  • Now hiring at Watkins Mill Park Camp serving students in grades 6-12. Full and part time positions. Youth services workers. If interested contact Kylie at 816-296-3250 or Jeff at 816-889-2428.

  • Verizon in Kearney and Excelsior Springs are looking for three full-time Sales Associates for IMMEDIATE HIRE. For more information call 641-745-7183, or visit either location at the following addresses: 408 W. 6th Street, Kearney; 122 Corum Rd., Excelsior Springs.

  • Assured Healthcare is a locally owned business with great clients that need compassionate Caregivers. Starting pay is $12-$14 per hour. Please visit www.assuredhealthcareinc.com to fill out an application.

  • Kearney McDonald’s is now hiring Crew Members, Shift Managers, and Maintenance team members. Apply in person at 500 W 92 HWY, Kearney, MO, text MO401 to 38000, or visit our website at Essigmcd.com.

  • Fat Boyz Grill and Bar is looking to hire a part-time server during the week for day shift - hours are 10:30am-5pm, 2-4 days per week, and server for night shift weekends- hours are 6pm-1am Friday and Saturday. Please call and ask to speak with David at 816-903-2699.

KPGZ News - Brian Watts contributed to this story