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OPA News Release: [07/08/2005]
Contact Name: Lisa Kruska
Phone Number: (202) 693-4676
Release Number: 05-1326-NAT

Statement of U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao On June Employment Numbers

WASHINGTON—U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao issued the following statement on the June employment situation released today:

"Today's numbers show continued job growth for 25 straight months with a total of 3.7 million new jobs created since May 2003. 

"More Americans are working now than ever before -133.5 million payroll jobs, a record high for the sixth consecutive month. The unemployment rate fell to 5.0 percent and there was also significant decline in the number of people who are experiencing long-term unemployment. Those who have been jobless for 27 weeks or more are now starting to find new jobs."




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