Equitable Growth’s Jobs Day Graphs: December 2019 Report Edition
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Prime age employment ticked up to 80.4%, exceeding the high in the last expansion.
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The headline unemployment rate was unchanged while U6 dropped slightly, reflecting higher labor force participation.
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Wage growth is flattening out after months of steady increases.
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Employment in construction has almost recovered to its pre-recession level.
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Time spent in unemployment continues to be relatively short.
