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Employment Situation Summary

The unemployment rate fell from 10.0 to 9.7 percent in January, and nonfarm payroll employment was essentially unchanged (-20,000), the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment fell in construction and in transportation and warehousing, while temporary help services and retail trade added jobs. Here's the report and website to learn more and to help advise clients.

Employment Situation Summary

Posted Friday Feb 05