Salem leads western Oregon in job recovery since the pandemic, thanks to a diversified economy and the stability of state government, columnist Pamela Ferrara writes.
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COLUMN: The pandemic’s lingering effects on the Salem economy
Transportation and warehouse jobs are down from a pandemic high, while other sectors have seen jobs largely recovery, writes columnist Pamela Ferrara.
COLUMN: Why health care providers in Salem still struggle to hire
High stress levels, low pay and higher rates of illness from Covid have contributed to hiring challenges in crucial health care fields, columnist Pamela Ferrara writes.
COLUMN: Making sense of Salem’s strange economic climate
Pamela Ferrara of the Willamette Workforce Partnership explains why state economists are predicting a recession despite strong economic indicators.
