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CAREER OUTLOOK

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Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships let you earn money while learning a skill. Employment in many occupations with apprenticeships will grow as fast as or faster than the 2018–28 average. read more »

BEYOND THE NUMBERS

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A look at teachers’ job requirements, employer costs, and benefits

This article explores the educational and physical requirements for teachers and highlights the cost of compensation. read more »

BEYOND THE NUMBERS

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Holiday employment in retail trade

This article examines seasonal employment buildups and layoffs in several retail trade industries. read more »

SPOTLIGHT ON STATISTICS

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Employment and wages in U.S. establishments with foreign ownership

This Spotlight looks at new data on employment, wages, and occupations in U.S. establishments with foreign ownership. read more »

MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW

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Time use of millennials and nonmillennials

This article looks at how millennials, ages 21 to 36 in 2017, use their time and how they compare with other generations. read more »

Latest Numbers

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Consumer Price Index (CPI):
+0.2% in Sep 2020 News Release Historical Data

Unemployment Rate:
3.6% in Jan 2020 News Release Historical Data

Payroll Employment:
+266,000(p) in Nov 2019 News Release Historical Data

Average Hourly Earnings:
+$0.07(p) in Nov 2019 News Release Historical Data

Producer Price Index - Final Demand:
+4.9%(p) in Aug 2020 News Release Historical Data

Employment Cost Index (ECI):
+0.8% in 3rd Qtr of 2018 News Release Historical Data

Productivity:
+1.2%(r) in 4th Qtr of 2019 News Release Historical Data

U.S. Import Price Index:
-1.1% in Aug 2018 News Release Historical Data

U.S. Export Price Index:
+0.2% in Aug 2018 News Release Historical Data