Ohio Unemployment Rises to 8.5 Percent in February
Ohio's unemployment rate climbed to 8.5 percent in February with 491,000 jobless and total employment at 4.2 million. Factory payrolls fell 1.2 percent as weather and fuel shortages hit sectors like stone and steel, while iron casting production rose on stronger orders. Weekly earnings averaged 269.80 dollars, up about 10.50 from January.