U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Payroll employment rises by 292,000 in December; unemployment rate unchanged at 5.0%

Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 292,000 in December, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.0 percent. Employment gains were led by professional and business services, construction, health care, and food services and drinking places. Mining employment continued to decline.

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12/30/2015

Nov. jobless rates down over the year in 322 of 387 metro areas; payroll jobs up in 294

12/18/2015

Nov. jobless rates down in 27 states, up in 11; payroll jobs up in 35 states, down in 14

12/17/2015

Ventura, Calif., has largest county 2nd quarter 2015 over-the-year wage gain at 15.2%

12/17/2015

The 2016-17 Occupational Outlook Handbook is now available

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