Hoyer on Jobs Report: Wage Growth Falls Short
The US economy gained 224,00 jobs in June, and the unemployment rate rose slightly from 3.6 to 3.7 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ June 2019 jobs report.
Hoyer: Slow Jobs, Wage Growth Threatens Economic Expansion
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released its May 2019 jobs report. Job growth slowed and the unemployment rate remained at 3.6 percent.
Hoyer Concerned by Slow Pace of Job Growth
Hiring slowed in February 2019 and the unemployment rate fell to 3.8 percent from 4 percent the month before, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics latest jobs report.
Hoyer: Dec. ’18 Jobs Report Encouraging
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest jobs report shows that payroll employment increased by 312,000 in December 2018, and the unemployment
rate rose to 3.9 percent.
Hoyer: Jobs Report Weaker Than Expected
While the November 2018 jobs report is reflective of a resilient economy, it was weaker than expected, driven in part by uncertainty due to trade, says Congressman Steny H. Hoyer.
September Report Shows Job Gains
The September 2018 jobs reports shows the unemployment rate declined to 3.7 percent and the economy added 134,000 jobs.
Hoyer: Challenges Continue to Plague Economy
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer says there is good and bad news in the August 2018 jobs report — 95 consecutive months of positive job growth, yet “our economy continues to be plagued with deep structural challenges, the result of which are stagnant wages, uncertainty for small businesses, looming debt, and a generation of American workers unable to get ahead.”
Hoyer: Slow Job Growth Not Acceptable
After President Obama left a trend of gaining economic strength when he left office, current policies have led to slowing job growth, says House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer after the release of the Department of Labor’s jobs report for April 2018.
March ’18 Report: Job Growth Slows
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported continued job growth through March 2018. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.1 percent.
Jobs Report Shows Weekly Earnings Fell
The Department of Labor recently released its January 2018 jobs report. The unemployment rate was 4.1 percent for the fourth consecutive month.
