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B2G

(9,766 posts)
4. Probably a lot.
Fri Jul 6, 2018, 09:26 AM
Jul 2018

"Hiring in the manufacturing sector was particularly strong at 36,000, while the retail sector slumped, losing 22,000 jobs. Business and professional services as well as health care also had strong showings."

It's also reported that there is a shortage of workers in just about every sector. This presents opportunities for those who are already employed to move into a better job.

Pretty big jump in unemployment in one month......... Bengus81 Jul 2018 #1
But how many of those are jobs that pay a living wage? NT raccoon Jul 2018 #2
Probably a lot. B2G Jul 2018 #4
Exhibit A Jimbo S Jul 2018 #34
Congrats!! B2G Jul 2018 #36
Thank you! eom Jimbo S Jul 2018 #37
yeah... not likely. nt TheFrenchRazor Jul 2018 #39
Why? nt B2G Jul 2018 #40
A crash is coming and we all know it. mountain grammy Jul 2018 #3
I certainly hope not. NT B2G Jul 2018 #5
You didn't know Republicans crash the economy? yallerdawg Jul 2018 #12
I believe it's inevitable..get ready. mountain grammy Jul 2018 #22
Major crash ... CountAllVotes Jul 2018 #13
Crash Signs kurtcagle Jul 2018 #27
Thanks for those additional stats and perspectives. KY_EnviroGuy Jul 2018 #28
"Am guessing my buddy is running late but will update..." mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2018 #6
This message was self-deleted by its author mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2018 #7
There you are! BumRushDaShow Jul 2018 #18
Additional links: mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2018 #8
I still don't see it's better now videohead5 Jul 2018 #9
Job growth over the last few years: mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2018 #10
Is there a significant difference? Jimbo S Jul 2018 #35
It's not better, and it won't get better. It's all hype. Yavin4 Jul 2018 #41
Links to earlier reports mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2018 #11
Is there a citation for wages, listed in dollars & cents in these reports? irisblue Jul 2018 #14
Second paragraph from the last: mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2018 #16
Oh thank you so much irisblue Jul 2018 #20
"Unemployment of African Americans rose from 5.9% to 6.5% illustrating two things--" mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2018 #15
I wonder about the people who are out of work and have yuiyoshida Jul 2018 #17
That's the uptick in unemployment Igel Jul 2018 #29
Huge jump in unemployment duforsure Jul 2018 #19
He'll just omit talking about the bad stats BumRushDaShow Jul 2018 #21
This particular uptick is a good thing. Igel Jul 2018 #30
Thanks guys, for publishing these stats. Great work! KY_EnviroGuy Jul 2018 #23
You have to thank mahatmakanejeeves BumRushDaShow Jul 2018 #26
Anyone Know How Immigrant Labor Shortage Works In These #s? modrepub Jul 2018 #24
Be prepared for a whole lot of delays in stuff BumRushDaShow Jul 2018 #25
Stronger economy manicdem Jul 2018 #31
Cause for concern or nah? Louis1981 Jul 2018 #32
Wages are still generally stagnant BumRushDaShow Jul 2018 #33
WTF? You actually think Democrats want the unemployment rate to increase? FSogol Jul 2018 #38
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