Unemployment Holds at 4.1 Percent in March, 2018, Wage Growth Picks Up
The percentage of unemployment due to voluntary quits hit its highest level since 2001. Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 6, 2018 By: Dean Baker The … Read more
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Blue Collar Jobs Down in Rust Belt as the Country on the Whole Continues to See Job Growth
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2017 By: Alan Barber New York continues to see the largest losses in manufacturing jobs in the Rust Belt. … Read more
July 2017 Jobs Report
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 4, 2017. Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 209,000 in July, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 4.3 … Read more
The Employment Situation in September, 2016
The economy added 156,000 jobs in September, as labor force participation rose and wages continued to grow. Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2016 By: … Read more
Center for American Progress Economist Kate Bahn on August 2016 Jobs Report
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2016. Center for American Progress Economist Kate Bahn released the following statement today on the August 2016 … Read more
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending August 13, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2016 SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending August 13, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was … Read more
Statement of US Labor Secretary Perez on July 2016 Employment Numbers
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2016. U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez issued the following statement about the July 2016 Employment Situation report … Read more
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending July 9, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016 SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending July 9, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was … Read more
Payroll Employment Increases by 287,000 in June, 2016; Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.9%
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 8, 2016. Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 287,000 in June, and the unemployment rate rose to 4.9 percent, the … Read more
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending June 25, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2016 SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending June 25, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was … Read more