Unemployment rate, March 2007-March 2008 Percent 2007 Mar 4.4 Apr 4.5 May 4.5 Jun 4.6 Jul 4.7 Aug 4.7 Sep 4.7 Oct 4.8 Nov 4.7 Dec 5.0 2008 Jan 4.9 Feb 4.8 Mar 5.1