UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Unemployment Rate (monthly data, seasonally adjusted)
The generally low unemployment rate in recent years suggests a tight labor market for industry in general, as well as for transportation firms. It also suggests increased demand for transportation to and from work, as well as for leisure travel.
| Civilian Labor Force | Jul-02 | Aug-02 |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (percent) | 5.9 | 5.7 |
| Number of unemployed (thousands) | 8,345 | 8,142 |
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Overall BLS Most Requested Series; August 2002; available at: http://stats.bls.gov/data/home.htm.