The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 201,000 in August, and the employment rate was unchanged at 3.9%. read more

SEP 10, 2018 - 7:45 am

Bloomberg reported, citing Labor Department data, that the 2018 job market could experience constriction based on the fact that the U.S. recorded its fewest filings for unemployment benefits in 45 years. read more

JAN 19, 2018 - 7:34 am

The Labor Department reported 211,000 jobs were added in November which was the 69th consecutive month of private sector job growth – the longest streak on record. read more

DEC 8, 2015 - 5:13 am

The Labor Department said the latest jobs report for October showed the unemployment rate inched downward to 5% and has not been lower since February of 2008. read more

NOV 9, 2015 - 7:05 am

The Labor Department reported robust job growth continued in November with the addition of 321,000 new jobs, the most in a single month since January 2012. read more

DEC 8, 2014 - 7:26 am

Bloomberg reported, citing Labor Department data, the jobless rate fell to 5.8%, the lowest since July 2008. The increase in hiring last month followed a 256,000 advance that was larger than first estimated. read more

NOV 10, 2014 - 7:04 am