State of the Labor Market

Commentary, data, analysis and insight into the US and global economy.

January 2019 JOLTS: Quitting Is Back On Track

March 15, 2019 by Nick Bunker

Today’s JOLTS report shows a strong labor market and a reversal in the short-lived but puzzling […]

March 8, 2019 by Martha Gimbel

While the economy only created 20,000 jobs in February, no one should panic yet.

March 5, 2019 by Martha Gimbel

Low-wage workers are likely the ones who are seeing the benefits of accelerating wage growth.

February 12, 2019 by Nick Bunker

The December Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) report continues to tell a story of strong labor demand in the US economy

February 1, 2019 by Martha Gimbel

Affected government workers likely turned to part-time work

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