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Dec
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November jobless rates up in 6 states, down in 1; payroll jobs up in 4 states

In November, unemployment rates were higher in 6 states, lower in 1 state, and stable in 43 states and the District of Columbia. Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 4 states and the District and was essentially unchanged in 46 states.

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COMMISSIONER’S CORNER

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Contingent jobs and alternative work arrangements

Measuring jobs that workers don't expect to last or that are temporary. read more

MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW

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Alternative data sources for high-tech products in the CPI

Summary of research on alternatives for improving the measurement of price changes for high-tech goods and services. read more

SPOTLIGHT ON STATISTICS

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Unemployment Duration in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Trends from 2019–2023 and how the length of a job search may vary by demographics, occupation, and geography. read more

COMMISSIONER’S CORNER

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The Oyster Stuffing Index

Americans enjoy many Thanksgiving traditions. BLS took a dive into some culinary favorites from around the country. read more

MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW

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Disability among workers with nonstandard work agreements

Examining the relationship between subsets of nonstandard forms of employment and worker disability status. read more

Latest Numbers

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Consumer Price Index (CPI):
+0.3% in Nov 2024 News Release Historical Data

Unemployment Rate:
4.2% in Nov 2024 News Release Historical Data

Payroll Employment:
+227,000(p) in Nov 2024 News Release Historical Data

Average Hourly Earnings:
+$0.13(p) in Nov 2024 News Release Historical Data

Producer Price Index - Final Demand:
+0.4%(p) in Nov 2024 News Release Historical Data

Employment Cost Index (ECI):
+0.8% in 3rd Qtr of 2024 News Release Historical Data

Productivity:
+2.2% in 3rd Qtr of 2024 News Release Historical Data

U.S. Import Price Index:
+0.1% in Nov 2024 News Release Historical Data

U.S. Export Price Index:
unchanged in Nov 2024 News Release Historical Data