UNEMPLOYMENT RATE 6%

The U.S. economy added 916,000 nonfarm jobs in March, while unemployment dropped from 6.2% in March to 6.0%, reflecting loosening restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The leisure and hospitality industry had the largest increase in employment in the private sector adding 280,000 positions, while government jobs increased by 136,000.…

The U.S. economy added 916,000 nonfarm jobs in March, while unemployment dropped from 6.2% in March to 6.0%, reflecting loosening restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The leisure and hospitality industry had the largest increase in employment in the private sector adding 280,000 positions, while government jobs increased by 136,000. Learn more from the recent employment report compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and view the unemployment rate in your state.

MAJOR INDUSTRY EMPLOYMENT:

Construction:  + 110,000

Manufacturing: + 53,000

Retail Trade: + 22,500

Transportation and Warehousing: + 47,500

Information: – 2,000

Professional and Business Services:

+ 66,000

Education and Health Services: + 101,000

Health Care and Social Assistance:

+ 36,400

Leisure and Hospitality: + 280,000

Government: + 136,000

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