U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

The numbers do not lie — it is a good time to make a living behind the wheel or under the hood. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 240,300 openings for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers each year until …

Benton County recently landed on the top of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics list for the largest average weekly percent wage growth—15.5 percent—among 369 counties in the U.S. The BLS said the largest contribution to the gains in Benton …

As far as watershed moments go, the COVID-19 pandemic seems to have triggered the biggest shakeup in work culture since Henry Ford decided to give the five-day, 40-hour workweek a try. What started as a public health measure has since …

Job growth slowed in April 2021 with only 266,000 jobs added to the U.S. economy. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest report, released Friday, showed that job growth dropped significantly after showing signs of recovery. U.S. employers added 770,000 …

In October, the U.S. unemployment rate dropped by a full percentage point to 6.9 percent, according to the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The national unemployment rate has been declining since soaring to 14.7 percent in April. It …

In recent months, COVID-19 has roiled the worldwide economy, leading to significant job losses and skyrocketing unemployment numbers. Unemployment soared to 14.7 percent in the United States in April with 20.7 million jobs lost that month. The previous month saw …

by Lance Lloyd (KNWA) Retirement is often thought of as living leisurely and enjoying the benefits of a long career. Many close to this age are still working that 9 to 5 to keep a roof over their heads. According …