Economic security

Blockbuster Jobs Report is Another Win for American Workers

Today’s jobs report continues America’s economic winning streak under President Donald J. Trump, evidenced by strong job creation, rising wages, rapid business growth, and soaring confidence. 

THE WASHINGTON POST: U.S. Economy Adds 201,000 Jobs in August as Strong Hiring Continues

“The U.S. economy added jobs for the 95th straight month in August, a record-setting streak. The nation added a robust 201,000 jobs in August, the Labor Department reported Friday, and the national unemployment rate remained at 3.9 percent, one of the lowest levels in half a century.”

FINANCIAL TIMES: US Wages Grow at Fastest Pace in Nine Years

“US wages rose at their quickest pace in nine years in August as the latest labour market data also revealed the economy added more jobs than Wall Street forecast. The latest non-farm payrolls data continue to cast the US economy – which in the June quarter grew at its fastest pace in nearly four years – in a positive light…”