Highlights
Record High Job Openings
With a record high 7.3 million job openings in America, job openings have exceeded the number of job seekers for 10 consecutive months.
Strong Job Growth In January
304,000 new jobs were created in January.
Strengthening Americans’ Retirement Security
A U.S. Department of Labor proposal would make it easier for small businesses to offer retirement savings plans – strengthening the retirement security of millions of American workers.
Reforming America’s Healthcare System Through Choice and Competition
Read the report on expanding access to high-quality healthcare at affordable prices.
Disaster Recovery Assistance
The U.S. Department of Labor announced actions it is taking to assist Americans affected by recent hurricanes and wildfires, as well as the earthquake in Alaska.
Latest Numbers
- Unemployment Insurance Initial Claims: 239,000
- Unemployment Rate: 4.0% in January 2019
- Consumer Price Index: unchanged in January 2019
