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Nonfarm payroll employment rises by 1.4 million in August; unemployment rate falls to 8.4%

Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 1.4 million in August, and the unemployment rate fell to 8.4 percent. These improvements in the labor market reflect the continued resumption of economic activity that had been curtailed due to the pandemic, as well as hiring for the 2020 Census.

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09/03/2020

Productivity increases 10.1% in Q2 2020; unit labor costs rise 9.0% (annual rates)

09/02/2020

County Employment and Wages (QCEW) database now fully updated through 1st quarter 2020

09/02/2020

July jobless rates up over the year in all 389 metro areas; payroll jobs down in 272

09/01/2020

Employment is projected to grow by 6.0 million jobs from 2019 to 2029

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