Highlights
Job Growth Continues
3.9 million new jobs have been created since November 2016.
Expanding Access to Quality, Affordable Health Coverage
The Department of Labor is helping millions of working Americans gain access to quality, affordable health insurance for themselves and their families.
More Job Openings Than Job Seekers For 4th Straight Month
With 6.7 million job openings in June, job openings have exceeded the number of job seekers for four straight months.
Grants To Combat The Opioid Crisis
The Department of Labor is committed to helping Americans impacted by the opioid crisis return to the workforce.
Latest Numbers
- Unemployment Insurance Initial Claims: 212,000
- Unemployment Rate: 3.9% in July 2018
- Consumer Price Index: +0.2% in July 2018
