Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government
Over the past year, though, employment has fallen by 825,000 for nativeThe breakdown of jobs by native versus foreign birth has gained interest in recent months for several reasons. One is that Republicans have argued that President Joe Biden’s policies have favored immigrants. Another is that the large number of immigrants in recent yearseconomic growth in a way that is not adequately accounted for in some government statistics.
The household survey included in the monthly jobs report shows employment for both categories of workers. The numbers, which are not adjusted for seasonal variations, are separate from the payroll jobs reported from the larger survey of business establishments. Because the survey is smaller, the numbers bounce around more. Employment for foreign-born workers, meanwhile, dipped in the month by 222,000 to 31.4 million.
So the absolute number of native-born workers might be stalling, but unemployment for native-born workers remains low by historical standards.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
US services activity gained in September, but employment slowed, PMI showsUS services activity gained in September, but employment slowed, PMI shows
Read more »
August employment: Size of September rate cut remainsThe August employment report indicated that while the jobs market is not unraveling, it continues to clearly weaken.
Read more »
ADP Employment Report expected to show 145K new jobs in US private sectorThe Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Research Institute will release its monthly report on private-sector job creation for August on Thursday.
Read more »
Bay Area gains jobs in August but region’s tech hubs slash employmentThe Bay Area added jobs in August, due to a big upswing in the East Bay — but the region’s tech hubs in the South Bay and San Francisco shed workers.
Read more »
Renewable Energy Jobs Soar, Outpacing US Employment GrowthThe renewable energy sector is experiencing explosive growth, adding 250,000 jobs in 2023 alone and now comprising over 40% of the US energy workforce. This surge is driven by a variety of factors, including government initiatives, private investment, and the urgent need to combat climate change.
Read more »
Weekly Horoscope: September 8 - September 14Read this weekly horoscope and see what the stars have in store for you, including what's bringing a break from the drama.
Read more »