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To: JohnHuang2
Dept of Labor Report

Nonfarm payroll employment rose by 248,000 in May, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.6 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported today. The May increase in payroll employment follows gains of 346,000 in April and 353,000 in March (as revised). Job growth in May again was widespread, as increases continued in construction, manufacturing, and several service-providing industries.

7 posted on 06/04/2004 5:34:32 AM PDT by The G Man (*** ADVERTISE HERE *** THIS SPACE FOR RENT ***)
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To: The G Man

Thanks, my friend. Added it to the top.


18 posted on 06/04/2004 5:37:52 AM PDT by JohnHuang2
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To: The G Man
   248,000 in May,
   346,000 in April
+ 353,000 in March
947,000 jobs is 3 months
20 posted on 06/04/2004 5:38:48 AM PDT by Lunatic Fringe (John F-ing Kerry??? NO... F-ING... WAY!!!)
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