US unemployment at 4.2% and openings at 7.5 million, yet real wages fell
Key points
- US unemployment is 4.2% with 7.5 million job openings
- Real wages fell
- The AFL-CIO said a record 639 union members were elected
Job Board Doctor reports US unemployment at 4.2% and job openings at 7.5 million, while real wages fell. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the October jobs report three days after the midterms. The AFL-CIO said a record 639 union members were elected and called for higher wages and lower costs.
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