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June
Unemployment Under 4% in US – Five States have it
With the exception of Vermont, which had an unemployment rate of 3.5% in June, the states with extraordinary jobless figures are in the Great Plains, where an energy boom has helped the economy. Shale-rich North Dakota had a jobless rate of a mere 2.7% in June. Following it were Nebraska at 3.5%, Utah at 3.5% … Continue reading
US – The Employment Situation in June as seen by The White House
KEY POINTS IN TODAY’S REPORT FROM THE BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS 1. The private sector has added 9.7 million jobs over 52 straight months of job growth. Today we learned that total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 288,000 in June, mainly reflecting a 262,000 increase in private employment, which is above the 203,000 per month … Continue reading
(Update) June US Job Report – Full-time employment down 523 000 while part-time up by 800 000
As reported yesterday, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 288,000 in June in US. But the household survey indicates that full-time employment is down 523 000 while part-time up by 800 000. Type of work May 2014 June 2014 Change Full-time workers 118,727 118,204 -0,523 Part-time workers 27,219 28,018 0,799 Source: Table A-9. Selected employment indicators … Continue reading
US – Unemployment rates lower in 328 of the 372 metropolitan areas
Unemployment rates were lower in June than a year earlier in 328 of the 372 metropolitan areas, higher in 32 areas, and unchanged in 12 areas, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Eight areas recorded jobless rates of at least 15.0 percent, while 17 areas registered rates of less than 5.0 percent. Two … Continue reading
Canada – Employment was little changed for the second consecutive month and the unemployment rate edged down to 7.2% in June
The lost in momentum in US on the job market might be hitting Canada. In June, employment was little changed for the second consecutive month and the unemployment rate edged down 0.1 percentage points to 7.2%, as fewer people searched for work. Compared with 12 months earlier, employment increased 1.0% or 181,000. At the same time, full-time work was up 222,000 (+1.6%), while part-time … Continue reading
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