Labor Department Archives

A sign advertising open positions at a McAlister's Deli location in October 2021

Fewer Americans File for Jobless Claims Last Week

Numbers remain at historically low levels. read more >

by Associated Press - April 28, 2022, 12:14pm

Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance / Business Services

Fewest Americans Collecting Jobless Aid Since 1970

American workers are enjoying extraordinary job security. read more >

by Associated Press - April 21, 2022, 11:15am

Agriculture & Poultry / Energy / Manufacturing

US Inflation Jumped 8.5% in Past Year, Highest Since 1981

Costs for food, gasoline, housing and other necessities are squeezing American consumers and wiping out pay raises many received. read more >

by Associated Press - April 12, 2022, 11:09am

Business Services / Government & Politics / Restaurants & Food

US Added 431,000 Jobs in March in Sign of Economic Health

Last month's job growth helped reduce the unemployment rate to 3.6%. read more >

by Associated Press - April 1, 2022, 11:44am

Business Services / Restaurants & Food / Retail

More Americans Apply for Jobless Benefits; Layoffs Still Low

In total, 1,307,000 Americans were collecting jobless aid for the week ending March 19, the fewest since December 1969. read more >

by Associated Press - March 31, 2022, 12:53pm

Business Services / Education / Government & Politics

US Job Openings, Quitting at Near Record High in February

There were 11.3 million available jobs last month, just below December's record of 11.4 million. read more >

by Associated Press - March 29, 2022, 10:16am

A woman looking through a rack of children's pajamas at a Kohl's store in Sacramento, California

Energy / Retail

US Retail Spending Slows as Inflation Starts to Bite

Sales increased 0.3% after registering a revised 4.9% jump from December to January. read more >

by Associated Press - March 17, 2022, 10:03am

President-elect Joe Biden addressing the nation from Wilmington, Delaware on Jan.11, 2021.

Government & Politics

Biden Moving to Narrow Gender Pay Gap for Federal Workers

Data shows that while the pay gap is at its smallest ever, the coronavirus pandemic has altered women's participation in the workforce. read more >

by Associated Press - March 15, 2022, 6:36am

Gas prices listed at a Mobil station in Rochester, New York, on March 9, 2022

Energy / Government & Politics / Restaurants & Food

US Inflation Soared 7.9% in Past Year, a Fresh 40-Year High

It's likely a harbinger of even higher prices to come. read more >

by Associated Press - March 10, 2022, 10:19am

Government & Politics / Restaurants & Food / Retail

US Job Openings at Near Record, Adding to Price Pressures

Employers posted 11.3 million jobs at the end of January. read more >

by Associated Press - March 9, 2022, 10:21am

A Panda Express in New York City advertises open positions.

Government & Politics / Restaurants & Food / Retail

US Added 678,000 Jobs in February In Sign of Economic Health

As omicron faded, restaurant traffic has increased and travel bookings were up. read more >

by Associated Press - March 4, 2022, 9:24am

Government & Politics

Fewer Americans Apply for Jobless Benefits Last Week

Jobless claims fell by 18,000 to 215,000. read more >

by Associated Press - March 4, 2022, 9:18am

Banking & Finance / Real Estate

Long-Term US Mortgage Rates Hit 3.92%, Highest Since 2019

As rates and house prices rise, affordability has become a substantial hurdle for potential homebuyers. read more >

by Associated Press - February 17, 2022, 1:58pm

FOLSOM, CALIFORNIA, USA - OCT 3, 2017: Costco wholesale warehouse shopping aisle for drugs and vitamins on the pharmacy area, a members only club.

Agriculture & Poultry / Manufacturing / Retail

January Wholesale Inflation Surged 9.7% From a Year Ago

The year-over-year increase was down from the record 9.8% recorded in both November and December but was well above what economists had been expecting. read more >

by Associated Press - February 15, 2022, 12:30pm

Nashville, Tennessee / USA - October 22, 2020: US Election, Donald Trump, Joe Biden Presidential Debate on the Curb Event Center at Belmont University with Kristen Welker of NBC moderator

Government & Politics / Public Companies / Retail

Biden Task Force Releases Report to Strengthen Labor Unions

The report argues that a decades-long drop in union membership has coincided with a rising share of income going to the top 10% of earners. read more >

by Associated Press - February 7, 2022, 1:46pm