The labor market’s next chapter is taking shape. Here’s what to watch for in Friday’s jobs report

The labor market may be rousing from its slumber.

The US economy added a stronger-than-expected 172,000 jobs last month

The US labor market appears to have found its footing: The economy added 172,000 jobs in May, shattering expectations, new ...

Jobs Report Shows Hiring Shot Up in May as Labor Market Continues to Rebound

May Employment Numbers Blow Past Economists' Expectations ...

Strong payroll growth in May shows labor market gaining traction

Washington — The U.S. economy posted another month of strong employment gains in May, confirming that the labor market was ...

Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, surging past expectations

The labor market continues to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.

Sonderling acting his way into permanent role atop Labor Department

Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling appears to be on a glide path to lead his department permanently. Sonderling was promoted to the Department of Labor‘s deputy secretary in April after the ...
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Why do we celebrate Labor Day? What you need to know about its creation

DALLAS (AP) — From barbecues to getaways to shopping the sales, many people across the U.S. mark Labor Day — the federal holiday celebrating the American worker — by finding ways to relax. This year ...

Labor Dept. watchdog to claw back more than $9M from New Jersey fraudsters

WASHINGTON — The Labor Department is clawing back more than $9 million in taxpayer funds from the state of New Jersey meant ...
Marketplace

How Labor Day has changed — and not changed — in its 140-year history

In September 1882, labor leaders, workers and supporters gathered in New York City for the world’s first Labor Day parade. According to Allyson Brantley, an associate professor of history at the ...