Private-sector job growth has slowed. The workweek also shrank in June, and wages fell.
Author: By DAVID LEONHARDT
Why Job Growth May Be Better Than It Seems
The government usually understates job growth during the early stages of an economic recovery.
Wait, Did the Stimulus Work?
What does state-by-state data say about that question?
Wages Up, and the Education Gap Grows
The details on the May employment report.
A Good Report, With Two Dark Linings
Job growth and wages picked up. The workweek lengthened. But much of the strength came from Census hiring — and the economy remains a long way from being healthy.
Jobs Vs. Wages
Wages have held up far better than employment during this recession. Today’s somewhat weak report on jobless claims continues the trend.
Wages and Hours Are Up
The details of today’s jobs report were mostly good, too.
A Misleading Jobless Rate
The job market improved in April, despite a rise in the unemployment rate.