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People attend the JobNewsUSA job fair at the BB&T Center on Nov. 15 in Sunrise, Fla.

U.S. Added 156,000 Jobs In December; Hourly Wages Rose 10 Cents

Jan 06, 2017
Over the course of 2016, average hourly earnings rose 2.9 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says. The unemployment rate was little changed: 4.7 percent, compared to 4.6 percent in November.
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Unemployment Rate Drops To 4.6 Percent, Lowest Level Since 2007

Dec 02, 2016
The U.S. added 178,000 new jobs in November, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which was about what was expected. However, wages dropped slightly, after an 11-cent gain in October.
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Job seekers look over forms while attending the first Los Angeles International Airport Job Fair for Veterans in Los Angeles on Sept. 14.

U.S. Added 161,000 New Jobs In October; Wages Rise By 10 Cents

Nov 04, 2016
The unemployment rate was little changed, ticking back down to 4.9 percent. Hourly earnings rose 10 cents over last month — in total, wages are up 2.8 percent year over year.
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A job seeker stops at a table offering resume critiques during a job fair held in Atlanta.

U.S. Creates 156,000 Jobs In September, Lower Than Predicted

Oct 07, 2016
Economists had expected between 170,000 and 176,000 new jobs last month. The unemployment rate rose slightly, to 5 percent from 4.9 percent.
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A Job News USA employee directs job seekers to a career fair at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, Ky., on May 18. New figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that the number of workers who would like to work full-time but can find only

U.S. Economy Adds Just 38,000 Jobs In May, Far Short Of Expectations

Jun 03, 2016
Economists had anticipated 160,000 new jobs, even factoring in a large strike by Verizon employees. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate declined because of people dropping out of the workforce.
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Graduates celebrate during commencement ceremonies at Harvard University.

Job Growth Might Be Slowing Overall — But It's Surging For New College Grads

May 06, 2016
Congratulations to the Class of 2016! They are graduating into the best job market in a decade, especially for those with degrees in business, technology or engineering.
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A restaurant posts a sign indicating it is hiring in Miami.

U.S. Economy Gains 160,000 Jobs In April; Unemployment Rate Holds Steady

May 06, 2016
Analysts had expected the economy to gain significantly more jobs. The economy has gained an average of about 250,000 jobs monthly for the past six months.
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The Two-Way
Job seekers fill out applications inside the employment center at the Six Flags Entertainment Corp. Great Adventure amusement park in Jackson, N.J., in March.

U.S. Economy Added 215,000 Jobs In March; Unemployment Rate Rose To 5 Percent

Apr 01, 2016
The 0.1 percentage-point rise in unemployment was driven by some good news: More people who have been out of work started looking for a job again.
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Economists use the phrase "full employment" to mean the number of people seeking jobs is roughly in balance with the number of openings.

Why Some Still Can't Find Jobs As The Economy Nears 'Full Employment'

Jan 31, 2016
To economists, the phrase means job seekers roughly equal job openings. Unemployment is at 5 percent, but depending on where you live, your race or your education level, you still might not find work.
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The Two-Way
A job seeker views a business card during a Giant Job Fair last month in Detroit. During 2015, employers created 2.65 million new jobs.

U.S. Economy Added A Robust 292,000 Jobs In December

Jan 08, 2016

Figures for October and November were revised upward, with job creation numbers over the past three months at an average of 284,000. Unemployment held steady last month at 5 percent.

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A shopper walks past a store with a "Help Wanted" sign last month in New York. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 9-cent rise in the average hourly earning rate for October.

U.S. Economy Added 271,000 Jobs In October, Beating Expectations

Nov 06, 2015
The unemployment rate dipped slightly to 5 percent, according to the report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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The Two-Way
Construction workers lay tiles on the roof of a house in Boys Town, Neb.

Economy Adds 142,000 Jobs; Unemployment Steady At 5.1 Percent

Oct 02, 2015
The Department of Labor reported the September jobs numbers in its latest report. New jobs fell short of what most economists had forecast.
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The Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building in Washington, D.C. The Fed's next meeting is set for Sept. 16-17.

You're The Judge: Can The Job Market Stand Interest Rate Hikes?

Aug 07, 2015
On Friday, the Labor Department said the July unemployment rate held steady at 5.3 percent. If you had to choose, would you take that to mean the economy is too cool or too hot? Weigh the evidence.
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Sasha Vitalis (left) talks to job seeker Omar Delgado about employment opportunities during a job fair last month in Miami Lakes, Fla.

Unemployment Rate Steady As Economy Adds 215,000 Jobs

Aug 07, 2015
The July numbers were roughly in line with economists' expectations, and likely were strong enough to keep the Federal Reserve on track to raise interest rates.
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The Two-Way
The big question hanging over the U.S. economy: Did job growth just take a rest during the harsh winter, or is it shifting to a much slower pace?

For U.S. Workers, The March Of Progress Slows Down

Apr 03, 2015
On Friday, economists were left scrambling to explain why last month's employment growth was just half as good as they expected. Many fingers pointed at the harsh weather, along with port disruptions.
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Nevada Jobless Rate Continues To Drop

Jan 26, 2015
Nevada's unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest level since July 2008. The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation reported...
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Why Is Youth Unemployment So High?

Jul 08, 2014
The national unemployment rate is falling - down now below the pre-recession levels. Younger workers, though, are struggling to find work and Nevada is...
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