Unemployment rate, May 2007-May 2008 Percent 2007 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 Apr 5.0 May 5.5