Information sector lost 23,000 jobs in August as AI reshapes work
The information sector lost 23,000 jobs in August, but the data do not show AI caused the decline. BLS projections point to uneven effects across work.
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Small businesses using AI hired faster, Gusto analysis finds
A Gusto analysis links AI adoption with faster headcount growth at small businesses, especially firms with fewer than 10 employees, but does not prove causation.
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Ford plans $1 billion paint shop at Louisville’s Kentucky Truck Plant
Ford plans a $1 billion replacement paint shop at its Louisville Kentucky Truck Plant, with groundbreaking targeted by the end of 2026 and no separate job total announced.
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U.S. employers added 162,000 jobs in August as unemployment held at 4.1%
U.S. employers added 162,000 jobs in August while unemployment stayed at 4.1%, but hiring gains remained concentrated in selected industries.
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Fed faces inflation, fuel and jobs crosscurrents before September meeting
The Fed meets Sept. 15-16 with inflation above target, gasoline prices rising and payrolls still growing, leaving the rate decision uncertain.
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BLS projects 5.9 million U.S. jobs added by 2035
A new BLS outlook sees slower job growth through 2035, with health care, technology infrastructure and utilities gaining while some office and sales roles decline.
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County data show uneven U.S. job growth and rising wages in early 2026
BLS data show U.S. employment barely grew through March while wages rose across most large counties, with sharp differences by place and industry.
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BLS finds March jobs estimate was 79,000 too high
A preliminary BLS benchmark revision lowered the March 2026 jobs estimate by 79,000, with private employment down 178,000. Official tables change in February.
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U.S. jobless claims fall to 203,000 as hiring stays soft
U.S. jobless claims fell to 203,000, signaling few new layoffs but not strong hiring as workers, job seekers and new entrants face an uneven market.
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Tennessee unemployment fell in 93 counties in July, but gaps remained
Unemployment declined in 93 Tennessee counties in July, while reported county rates ranged from 2.8% to 5.8%. The next county update is scheduled for September 24.
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BLS projects U.S. job growth as AI reshapes work
The BLS projects 5.9 million more U.S. jobs by 2035, with growth in technical fields and declines in office work—but AI exposure is not a layoff forecast.
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Michigan regional unemployment rates rose in most labor markets during July
Unemployment rates rose in 11 of Michigan’s 18 labor-market areas in July, while the separate seasonally adjusted statewide rate fell to 4.9%.
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RINGANA Plans $85 Million Roanoke Headquarters
Austrian company RINGANA plans its first U.S. headquarters at Blue Ridge Commerce Park, with 435 projected jobs and $85 million in investment.
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U.S. Employers Cut 23,000 Jobs in July as Labor-Market Growth Weakens
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 23,000-job decline in U.S. nonfarm payroll employment in July, while the unemployment rate edged lower.
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U.S. Employers Lost 23,000 Jobs in July as Unemployment Edged Lower
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a decline of 23,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in July, while the unemployment rate fell and other labor-market measures offered a mixed picture.
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June job openings dipped while hiring rose, BLS data show
U.S. employers reported about 7.4 million open jobs in June, while hiring rose to roughly 5.2 million, according to new Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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July payrolls fell 23,000 as May and June gains were cut by 103,000
A federal employment report released Aug. 7 shows a weaker U.S. labor market than earlier data suggested, with payroll employment falling by 23,000 in July and prior job gains revised lower.
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Minnesota Added 13,200 Jobs in June as Officials Warn Recovery Remains Fragile
Minnesota’s payrolls grew by 13,200 jobs in June, but state analysts say weak annual growth and a widening gap between labor-force and payroll measures require close monitoring.
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Alabama employment reaches record high as June unemployment rises to 3.2%
Alabama’s wage-and-salary employment reached a record 2,224,200 jobs in June, while the preliminary seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased from 3.0% in May to 3.2%.
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Senate Hearing Examines How AI Could Change Jobs and Workplace Rules
A July 29 Senate hearing examined how AI may alter jobs, hiring and career pathways as federal projections show growth in some fields and declines in others.
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Federal labor data shows where AI may grow — and where jobs may shrink
BLS projects 5.2 million more U.S. jobs by 2034, but AI and automation are expected to shift demand toward technical roles and away from routine office work.
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Bakersfield Memorial Hospital layoffs take effect, eliminating 57 jobs
A California WARN filing shows Dignity Health permanently eliminated 57 positions at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital effective August 3, including 33 nurses, according to local reporting.