On April 5^th, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that employment rose by 303,000 in March, and the unemployment rate changed little at 3.8 percent. Job gains occurred in health care, government, and construction.[1] For veterans, unemployment increased slightly from 2.9 percent in February 2024 to 3.0 percent in March 2024. Post-9/11 veteran unemployment also saw an increase, moving from 2.5 percent in February to 2.8 percent in March. The overall unemployment trend shows variations by different veteran demographic factors, with some groups being more affected than others.

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On March 8, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that employment rose by 275,000 in February, and the unemployment rate increased to 3.9 percent. Job gains occurred in health care, in government, in food services and drinking places, in social assistance, and in transportation and warehousing.[1] For veterans, unemployment decreased from 3.3 percent in January 2024 to 2.9 percent in February 2024. Post-9/11 veteran unemployment also decreased, moving from 3.7 percent to 2.5 percent in February. The overall unemployment trend shows variations by different veteran demographic factors, with some groups being more affected than others.

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On February 2^nd, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that employment rose by 353,000 in January, and the unemployment rate remained at 3.7 percent. Job gains occurred in professional and business services, health care, retail trade, and social assistance. Employment declined in the mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction industry.[1] For veterans, unemployment increased from 3.0 percent in December 2023 to 3.3 percent in January 2024. Post-9/11 veteran unemployment also increased, moving from 3.3 percent to 3.7 percent in January. The overall unemployment trend shows variations by different veteran demographic factors, with some groups being more affected than others.

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