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West Virginia Workforce Participation Hits National Low Amid Job Migration

2 reports, 1 independent Updated Sep 23
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The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce reported that West Virginia's workforce participation rate is 54.5%, which is the lowest nationally. The state lost nearly 10,000 people from its civilian labor force between August 2025 and August 2026.

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West Virginia trails the national average of 62.5% by eight points, highlighting significant labor market challenges. This situation occurs as manufacturing jobs move across the border, linking the economies of West Virginia and Kentucky through mutual economic pressures.

From wvmetronews.com

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  • West VirginiaState reporting the lowest national workforce participation rate
  • KentuckyNeighboring state linked to West Virginia through mutual economic pressures and job migration

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  • KentuckySpeculative

    Kentucky might gain a competitive advantage in its business due to the movement of manufacturing jobs from West Virginia.

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