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April job openings edge up; total separations and layoffs and discharges decrease

The number of job openings edged up to 10.1 million on the last business day of April. The number of hires was little changed at 6.1 million. Total separations and layoffs and discharges decreased to 5.7 million and 1.6 million, respectively.

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