U.S. Payrolls Fell by 23,000 in July as Job Growth Turned Negative
U.S. nonfarm payroll employment fell by 23,000 in July, while the unemployment rate edged down to 4.1% as labor-force participation declined.
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Census study finds child-care disruptions cost affected households an average 65.8 workdays
A U.S. Census Bureau working paper finds that child-care costs and access problems affected household finances and work decisions in 2024.
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July unemployment held near 4.1% as participation remained at 61.4%
The Bureau of Labor Statistics published its July 2026 Employment Situation on August 7, releasing updated federal measures on employment, unemployment and labor-force conditions.
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Minnesota adds 13,200 jobs in June as unemployment holds at 4.4%
Minnesota added 13,200 jobs in June 2026, a 0.4% monthly increase and the state’s third consecutive month of job growth, according to the Department of Employment and Economic Development.
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Wisconsin unemployment falls to 3.3% as employment rises in June
Wisconsin’s preliminary June labor report showed 3,030,100 people employed, 3,041,000 nonfarm jobs and a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.3%.
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U.S. jobs report: what June numbers mean for hiring and unemployment
June’s BLS jobs report: payrolls up 57,000, unemployment at 4.2% (from 4.3%), hourly pay up 13 cents, and participation dips—what it means for job seekers.