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Updated · Fairfield Daily Republic · Jun 20Solano County Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.4% as Workforce Shrinks
1 articles · Updated · Fairfield Daily Republic · Jun 20Summary
- Solano County’s unemployment rate fell to 4.4% in May from 4.8% in April, according to the state Employment Development Department.
- The drop came even though total jobs were unchanged from April to May, as the civilian labor force contracted.
- Fewer county residents were working and fewer were unemployed in May, reflecting that smaller workforce rather than stronger job growth.
- The 4.4% rate was also below Solano County’s 4.8% unemployment rate in May 2025.
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