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Productivity and Costs

December 03, 2008
Productivity rose 1.3 percent in the nonfarm business sector in third-quarter 2008, as hours fell faster than output. Unit labor costs increased 2.8 percent. Manufacturing output per hour fell 2.7 percent; unit labor costs increased 7.6 percent. All rates are seasonally adjusted annual rates. Full Text »

Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment (Monthly)

December 02, 2008
Unemployment rates were higher in October than a year earlier in 361 of the 369 metropolitan areas and lower in 8 areas. Among the 310 metropolitan areas for which nonfarm payroll data were available, 125 metropolitan areas reported over-the-year employment gains, 169 reported losses, and 16 had no change. Full Text »

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Working in the electric power industry

December 3, 2008
The electric power industry is constantly changing to meet the demands of the 21st-century lifestyle. Electricity use continues to rise each year, and new jobs are being created by a push for renewable energy. Full Text »

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This inaugural issue of "Program Perspectives" shows you trends in employer costs for health benefits. The latest data on access, participation, and premiums are also included.
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