- Seasonally Adjusted U3- 4.2% Unchanged
- Unadjusted U3- 4.0% Up from 3.9% in April
- Unadjusted U6- 7.4% Up from 7.3% in April
- Labor Force Participation Rate- 62.4% Down from 62.6%
- Employment- 159.964 million Up from 159.238 million
- Next data release July 3rd, 2025
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May Employment Nothing Burger
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its employment / unemployment report for May on June 6th, 2025. Employment / Unemployment Seasonally Adjusted U3- 4.2% Unchanged … [Read More...] about May Employment Nothing Burger
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Does Raising The Minimum Wage Make A Substantial Difference?
Minimum wage increases seem to be a "hot-button" topic for many people. On the surface, it seems obvious—if we raise the minimum wage, workers will earn more and be better off. But, economics is rarely that simple, and in the real-world consequences often tell a more complicated … [Read More...] about Does Raising The Minimum Wage Make A Substantial Difference?
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?
January 2025 BLS Employment Report
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its employment / unemployment report for January on February 7th, 2025. Employment / Unemployment Seasonally Adjusted U3- 4.0% Down from December Unadjusted U3- 4.4% Up from December Unadjusted U6- 8.2% Up from December … [Read More...] about January 2025 BLS Employment Report
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December 2024 Unemployment Report
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its employment / unemployment report for December on January 10th, 2025. Employment / … [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 … [Read More...] about November Unemployment Report
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?
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Have Wages Kept Up With Inflation?
One of the most important questions regarding your income is whether your wages have kept up with … [Read More...] about Have Wages Kept Up With Inflation?
August 2024 Jobs Report
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its employment / unemployment report for August … [Read More...] about August 2024 Jobs Report
BLS Erases 800,000 Jobs
On August 21, 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released a notice that seems to be … [Read More...] about BLS Erases 800,000 Jobs
July Jobs Report Spooks Stock Market
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its employment / unemployment report for July on … [Read More...] about July Jobs Report Spooks Stock Market
Opportunities You Can Find With a CDL License
Deciding to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) can unlock a variety of career paths in the … [Read More...] about Opportunities You Can Find With a CDL License
June Employment Weak
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its employment / unemployment report for June on … [Read More...] about June Employment Weak
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
The construction business can be very volatile. One day everyone is too busy and the next day people … [Read More...] about From Layoff to Lift-Off: Starting Your Own Construction Business
How To Excel As An Electric Vehicle Technician
The demand for skilled electric vehicle technicians is surging, with the automotive industry rapidly … [Read More...] about How To Excel As An Electric Vehicle Technician
May 2024 Employment- Good News is Bad News?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its employment / unemployment report for May on … [Read More...] about May 2024 Employment- Good News is Bad News?