Highlights
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 The First Time Ever
With a record 6.7 million job openings, never before have we had an economy where the number of open jobs exceeds the number of job seekers.
Unemployment Sets 18+ Year Low
The unemployment rate dropped to 3.8% in May 2018 – the lowest rate in more than 18 years.
Job Growth Continues
3.4 million new jobs have been added to the U.S. economy since November 2016.
New 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: 218,000
- Unemployment Rate: 3.8% in May 2018
- Consumer Price Index: +0.2% in May 2018
