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declining labor overall region
The region is declining as part of the state's overall labor market.
force indicate labor leave leaving migration outward people persistent reduction skilled though work
Though not all people leaving the work force leave the area, a persistent reduction in the labor force may indicate an outward migration of skilled labor.
appears labor likely metro skilled sustained weakness workers
With the sustained weakness in the metro area's labor market, it appears Hickory has experienced an out-migration of workers - most likely the area's more skilled workers.
brunt felt losses
The brunt of the losses was disproportionately felt by the Foothills and far-western counties.