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Secretary Solis Visits West Virginia Mine
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Secretary Solis Visits West Virginia Mine
Start planning now for DOL's annual Drug-Free Work Week
The federal minimum wage increased to $7.25 on July 24th
Secretary Solis Discusses DOL's FY 2010 Budget
COBRA Continuation Coverage Assistance
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Latest Numbers
Consumer Price Index
Unchanged
July 2009
Unemployment Rate
9.4%
July 2009
Payroll Employment
-247
,000
(p)
July 2009
Average Hourly Earnings
+$0.03
(p)
July 2009
Producer Price Index
-0.9%
(p)
July 2009
Employment Cost Index
+0.4%
2nd Qtr 2009
Productivity
+6.4%
2nd Qtr 2009
U.S. Import Price Index
-0.7
%
July 2009
Unemployment Initial (UI) Claims
576,000
August 15, 2009
UI Claims 4-Week Average
570,000
August 15, 2009
Federal Minimum Wage
$7.25
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