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International Comparisons of Manufacturing Productivity and Unit Labor Cost Trends

March 03, 2009
Manufacturing labor productivity rose in 14 of the 17 economies compared in 2007. The U.S. increase of 4.7 percent was the fourth largest. Unit labor costs in U.S. dollars rose in 14 of the economies and fell in 3, including the United States (-1.1 percent), improving U.S. cost competitiveness. Full Text »

Regional and State Unemployment (Annual)

February 27, 2009
In 2008, annual average jobless rates rose in all 4 regions and in 46 states and the District of Columbia, declined in 1 state, and were unchanged in 3 states. Employment-population ratios were down in all 4 regions and in 45 states and the District of Columbia, up in 3 states, and were unchanged in 2 states. Full Text »

The Editor's Desk

2007-08 changes in State unemployment rates

March 3, 2009
Among the States, Rhode Island had the largest jump in its jobless rate (+2.6 percentage points) in 2008. Full Text »

Program Perspectives

On Paid-Leave BenefitsOn Paid-Leave Benefits

This issue of Program Perspectives presents BLS data on paid-leave benefits received by workers, such as holidays and vacations. Read more ยป

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Occupational Outlook Handbook

Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), 2008-09 Edition

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