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Jobs: news & historical releases

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January 2019 Employment Situation

Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 304,000 in January, and the unemployment rate edged up to 4.0 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in several industries, including leisure and…

Bureau of Labor Statistics8 min read
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December 2018 Employment Cost Index

Compensation costs for civilian workers increased 0.7 percent, seasonally adjusted, for the 3-month period ending in December 2018, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Wages and salaries (which make up about 70 percent…

Bureau of Labor Statistics3 min read
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Job Openings and Labor Turnover: November 2018

The number of job openings fell to 6.9 million on the last business day of November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the month, hires edged down to 5.7 million, quits edged down to 3.4 million, and total…

Bureau of Labor Statistics4 min read
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December 2018 Employment Situation

Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 312,000 in December, and the unemployment rate rose to 3.9 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in health care, food services and drinking places,…

Bureau of Labor Statistics6 min read
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Job Openings and Labor Turnover: October 2018

The number of job openings was little changed at 7.1 million on the last business day of October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the month, hires edged up to 5.9 million, and separations were little changed at…

Bureau of Labor Statistics4 min read
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November 2018 Employment Situation

Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 155,000 in November, and the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.7 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in health care, in manufacturing, and…

Bureau of Labor Statistics4 min read
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Job Openings and Labor Turnover: September 2018

The number of job openings decreased to 7.0 million on the last business day of September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the month, hires and separations were both little changed at 5.7 million. Within…

Bureau of Labor Statistics4 min read
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October 2018 Employment Situation

Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 250,000 in October, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.7 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in health care, in manufacturing, in…

Bureau of Labor Statistics5 min read
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September 2018 Employment Cost Index

Compensation costs for civilian workers increased 0.8 percent, seasonally adjusted, for the 3-month period ending in September 2018, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Wages and salaries (which make up about 70 percent…

Bureau of Labor Statistics3 min read
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Job Openings and Labor Turnover: August 2018

The number of job openings reached a series high of 7.1 million on the last business day of August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the month, hires and separations were little changed at 5.8 million and 5.7…

Bureau of Labor Statistics3 min read
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September 2018 Employment Situation

The unemployment rate declined to 3.7 percent in September, and total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 134,000, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in professional and business services, in…

Bureau of Labor Statistics4 min read
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Job Openings and Labor Turnover: July 2018

The number of job openings was little changed at 6.9 million on the last business day of July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the month, hires and separations were little changed at 5.7 million and 5.5 million,…

Bureau of Labor Statistics3 min read
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August 2018 Employment Situation

Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 201,000 in August, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.9 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in professional and business services,…

Bureau of Labor Statistics4 min read
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Job Openings and Labor Turnover: June 2018

The number of job openings was little changed at 6.7 million on the last business day of June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the month, hires and separations were little changed at 5.7 million and 5.5 million,…

Bureau of Labor Statistics3 min read
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July 2018 Employment Situation

Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 157,000 in July, and the unemployment rate edged down to 3.9 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment increased in professional and business services, in…

Bureau of Labor Statistics5 min read
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June 2018 Employment Cost Index

Compensation costs for civilian workers increased 0.6 percent, seasonally adjusted, for the 3-month period ending in June 2018, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Wages and salaries (which make up about 70 percent of…

Bureau of Labor Statistics3 min read
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Job Openings and Labor Turnover: May 2018

The number of job openings edged down to 6.6 million on the last business day of May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the month, hires and separations were little changed at 5.8 million and 5.5 million,…

Bureau of Labor Statistics4 min read
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June 2018 Employment Situation

Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 213,000 in June, and the unemployment rate rose to 4.0 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job growth occurred in professional and business services, manufacturing,…

Bureau of Labor Statistics5 min read
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Job Openings and Labor Turnover: April 2018

The number of job openings was little changed at 6.7 million on the last business day of April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the month, hires and separations were little changed at 5.6 million and 5.4…

Bureau of Labor Statistics3 min read
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May 2018 Employment Situation

Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 223,000 in May, and the unemployment rate edged down to 3.8 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment continued to trend up in several industries, including…

Bureau of Labor Statistics5 min read
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Job Openings and Labor Turnover: March 2018

The number of job openings increased to 6.6 million on the last business day of March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the month, hires and separations were little changed at 5.4 million and 5.3 million,…

Bureau of Labor Statistics3 min read
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April 2018 Employment Situation

Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 164,000 in April, and the unemployment rate edged down to 3.9 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in professional and business services,…

Bureau of Labor Statistics4 min read
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March 2018 Employment Cost Index

Compensation costs for civilian workers increased 0.8 percent, seasonally adjusted, for the 3-month period ending in March 2018, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Wages and salaries (which make up about 70 percent of…

Bureau of Labor Statistics3 min read
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Job Openings and Labor Turnover: February 2018

The number of job openings was little changed at 6.1 million on the last business day of February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the month, hires and separations were little changed at 5.5 million and 5.2…

Bureau of Labor Statistics3 min read

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