- 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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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
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
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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?
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
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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?
The American Labor Market: Fact vs. Fiction
By Jacob Swartz When we consider markets, we typically think of commerce - the buying and selling … [Read More...] about The American Labor Market: Fact vs. Fiction