Here are some interesting facts from the Department of Labor
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14.5 million: The number of people in the United States who are unemployed
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9.4%: The overall unemployment rate (defined as the percentage of the civilian labor force age 16+ who are unemployed)
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19.2%: The unemployment rate for construction workers
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3.1%: The unemployment rate for government workers
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345,000: The number of jobs lost in May 2009
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22.5 weeks: For those unemployed, the average number of weeks out of work
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33.1 hours: The average length of a workweek across the country
Very interesting statistics.
The unemployment numbers for June are even more dire, even for government workers!
My company is downsizing and your book and blog have been very helpful. Thanks for all the good insight.