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September 1, 2023

Unemployment Jumps in August
Workers Over Age 55 Take a Big Hit

July 7, 2023

Unemployment Improves Slightly in June
Older Workers See Modest Gains

August 4, 2023

Unemployment Picture Mixed in July
Good and Bad News for Older Workers

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June 2, 2023

Unemployment Surges in May
Older Workers Among Hardest Hit

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Bureau of Labor Statistics
UNEMPLOYMENT DATA
August, 2023

U.S. National Unemployment Rate      3.8%
Unemployed — Age 50-54                 2.5%
Unemployed — Age 55+                    2.7%
Total Unemployed Over Age 50   1.4 million
Labor Participation Rate                   62.8%
All figures according to the August 2023 Bureau of Labor Statistics report.

U.S. Unemployment by age

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