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Today's employment situation report confirms that we are on track to set
the longest economic expansion in our nation's history.
Payroll employment increased 387,000 in January, led by increases in
construction, agricultural services and other weather sensitive industries, due
in part to unseasonably mild weather.
Manufacturing added 13,000 jobs, following two months with almost no
change. We also had solid gains in the service industries, including health and
social services.
The overall unemployment rate was down 0.1 percent to 4.0, the lowest
rate in 30 years. This includes a Hispanic record, down 0.3 to 5.6 percent, the
lowest figure since record keeping began in 1973.
The message is clear: knowing means growing in this economy. Investment
in the skilling and training of all workers is the key to breaking down
employment barriers and opening opportunity for everyone.
Archived News Release--Caution:
information may be out of date.
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