On September 1^st the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported employment increased by 187,000 in August, and the unemployment rate rose to 3.8 percent. Employment continued to trend up in health care, leisure and hospitality, social assistance, and construction. Employment in transportation and warehousing declined.[1] For veterans, unemployment increased from 2.9 percent to 3.6 percent in August. Post-9/11 veteran unemployment increased from 3.4 percent to 4.3 percent in August. The overall unemployment trend varies by different veteran demographic factors, however, some more than others.

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On August 4^th the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported employment rose by 187,000 in July, and the unemployment rate changed little at 3.5 percent. Job gains occurred in health care, social assistance, financial activities, and wholesale trade.[1] For veterans, unemployment increased from 2.7 percent to 2.9 percent in July. Post-9/11 veteran unemployment increased from 2.6 percent to 3.4 percent in July. The overall unemployment trend varies by different veteran demographic factors, however, some more than others.

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On July 7^th the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported employment increased by 209,000 in June, and the unemployment rate changed little at 3.6 percent. Employment continued to trend up in government, health care, social assistance, and construction.[1] For veterans, unemployment increased from 2.5 percent to 2.7 percent in June. Post-9/11 veteran unemployment increased from 1.7 percent to 2.6 percent in June. The overall unemployment trend varies by different veteran demographic factors, however, some more than others.

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On June 2nd the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported employment increased by 339,000 in May, and the unemployment rate rose by 0.3 percentage point to 3.7 percent. Job gains occurred in professional and business services, government, health care, construction, transportation and warehousing, and social assistance.(1) For veterans, unemployment increased from 2.1 percent to 2.5 percent in May. Post-9/11 veteran unemployment decreased from 2.4 percent to 1.7 percent in May. The overall unemployment trend varies by different veteran demographic factors, however, some more than others.

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On April 7^th, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported employment rose by 236,000 in March, and the unemployment rate changed little at 3.5 percent. Employment continued to trend up in leisure and hospitality, government, professional and business services, and health care.[1] For veterans, unemployment decreased from 2.5 percent to 2.4 percent in March. Post-9/11 veteran unemployment remained unchanged at 2.8 percent. The overall unemployment trend varies by different veteran demographic factors, however, some more than others.

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On April 7^th, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported employment rose by 236,000 in March, and the unemployment rate changed little at 3.5 percent. Employment continued to trend up in leisure and hospitality, government, professional and business services, and health care.[1] For veterans, unemployment decreased from 2.5 percent to 2.4 percent in March. Post-9/11 veteran unemployment remained unchanged at 2.8 percent. The overall unemployment trend varies by different veteran demographic factors, however, some more than others.

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On March 10^th, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported employment rose by 311,000 in February, and the unemployment rate edged up to 3.6 percent. Notable job gains occurred in leisure and hospitality, retail trade, government, and health care. Employment declined in information and in transportation and warehousing.[1] For veterans, unemployment decreased from 2.8 percent to 2.5 percent in February. Post-9/11 veteran unemployment decreased from 3.8 percent to 2.8 percent. The overall unemployment trend varies by different veteran demographic factors, however, some more than others.

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On February 3^rd, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported employment rose by 517,000 in January, and the unemployment rate changed little at 3.4 percent. Job growth was widespread, led by gains in leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, and health care. Employment also increased in government, partially reflecting the return of workers from a strike.[1] For veterans, unemployment decreased from 3.2 percent to 2.8 percent in January. Post-9/11 veteran unemployment increased from 3.0 percent to 3.8 percent. The overall unemployment trend varies by different veteran demographic factors, however, some more than others.

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