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Oregon Job Vacancies Plummet to Pandemic-Low Levels

2/16/2025

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Oregon's job market is feeling the pinch, with vacancies plummeting to below 50,000 last fall—the lowest since the pandemic's onset in summer 2020. This stark decline, reported by the Oregon Employment Department, signals a dramatic shift in the state's employment scene, leaving many to wonder about the future of work in the region.

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Story summary

Oregon's job market is feeling the pinch, with vacancies plummeting to below 50,000 last fall—the lowest since the pandemic's onset in summer 2020. This stark decline, reported by the Oregon Employment Department, signals a dramatic shift in the state's employment scene, leaving many to wonder about the future of work in the region.