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March 19, 2010
In 2009, the share of the U.S. labor force composed of the
foreign born was little changed at 15.5 percent. The
unemployment rate for the foreign born increased to 9.7
percent, compared with 5.8 percent in 2008. The jobless
rate of the native born also increased, from 5.8 to 9.2 percent.
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March 19, 2010
Unemployment rates were higher in January than a year
earlier in 363 of the 372 metropolitan areas, lower in 7
areas, and unchanged in 2 areas. Among the 371 metropolitan
areas for which nonfarm payroll employment were available,
346 areas reported over-the-year decreases in employment, 24
reported increases, and 1 remained unchanged.
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March 19, 2010
On an unadjusted basis, prices for finished goods advanced 4.4 percent for the 12 months ended February 2010, their fourth consecutive 12-month increase.
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BLS presents data on paid sick leave, including access rates, number of days provided per year, and the cost to the employer. Read more »
In 2008, according to the Census Bureau, 39.8 million people,
or 13.2 percent of the Nation’s population, lived at or below the
official poverty level. In 2008, about 8.9 million adults were among
the “working poor,” 1.4 million more than in 2007. Read more »
BLS presents data on benefits by wage level for several benefits including retirement, health, life insurance, holidays, and vacations. Read more »
African American History Month, has been observed since 1976. Take a look at BLS data that provide an economic snapshot of African Americans in the United States today. Read more »
A dramatic slowdown in consumer demand has been crippling the Nation's trucking firms.
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