- Seasonally Adjusted U3- 4.2% Unchanged
- Unadjusted U3- 3.9% Down from 4.2% in March
- Unadjusted U6- 7.3% Down from 7.9% in March
- Labor Force Participation Rate- 62.6% Up from 62.5%
- Employment- 159.316 million Up from 158.411 million
- Next data release June 6th, 2025
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April 2025 Employment / Unemployment Report
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its employment / unemployment report for April on May 2nd, 2025. Employment / Unemployment Seasonally Adjusted U3- 4.2% … [Read More...] about April 2025 Employment / Unemployment Report
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Would More Jobs Help Social Security?
The following article by Valerie Rhea originally appeared on Quora. Valerie is a thirty-something PhD economist, former military pilot, with a law degree. Would More Jobs Help Social Security? Yes, higher employment (and higher wages, by the way) results in more inflows to the Social Security … [Read More...] about Would More Jobs Help Social Security?
December 2024 Unemployment Report
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its employment / unemployment report for December on January 10th, 2025. Employment / Unemployment Seasonally Adjusted U3- 4.1% Down from November Unadjusted U3- 3.8% Down from November Unadjusted U6- 7.4% Unchanged Labor … [Read More...] about December 2024 Unemployment Report
November Unemployment Report
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its employment / unemployment report for November on December 6th, 2024. Employment / Unemployment Seasonally Adjusted U3- 4.2% Up from October Unadjusted U3- 4.0% Up from October Unadjusted U6- 7.4% Up from October Labor Force … [Read More...] about November Unemployment Report
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October 2024 Employment / Unemployment Report
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its employment / unemployment report for October on November 1st, 2024. Employment / … [Read More...] about October 2024 Employment / Unemployment Report
Can We Trust the September Unemployment Numbers?
In a recent article published by The Epoch Times, Jeffrey A. Tucker founder of the Brownstone Institute wrote an article examining the BLS' glowing September … [Read More...] about Can We Trust the September Unemployment Numbers?
September Jobs Report
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its employment / unemployment report for September on October 4th, 2024. Employment / … [Read More...] about September Jobs Report
Have Wages Kept Up With Inflation?
One of the most important questions regarding your income is whether your wages have kept up with inflation. You might be getting nice yearly raises, but if … [Read More...] about Have Wages Kept Up With Inflation?
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BLS Erases 800,000 Jobs
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July Jobs Report Spooks Stock Market
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Opportunities You Can Find With a CDL License
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June Employment Weak
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Why Consumer Sentiment Fell To A Seven-Month Low
The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Survey plummeted to its lowest level in seven months. … [Read More...] about Why Consumer Sentiment Fell To A Seven-Month Low
From Layoff to Lift-Off: Starting Your Own Construction Business
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How To Excel As An Electric Vehicle Technician
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May 2024 Employment- Good News is Bad News?
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The American Labor Market: Fact vs. Fiction
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Design Meets Security: Creating Safe and Attractive Commercial Entrances
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