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8,000 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Added in January;Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.4 PercentHousehold survey dataAccording to the survey of households, Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased one-tenth of a percentage point in January to 3.4 percent compared to the revised December rate of 3.3 percent. The number of unemployed individuals grew by 2,600 over the same time period to 110,200. The national unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.7 percent from December to January. Colorado’s labor force decreased by 2,500 in January to 3,237,200. The share of Coloradans participating in the labor force declined to 68.1 percent in January, compared to 68.3 percent the month prior. The U.S. labor force participation rate was 62.5 percent in January, identical to the month prior. The number of individuals employed in Colorado contracted by 5,100 in January to 3,127,100, which represents 65.8 percent of the state’s 16+ population. Colorado’s employment-population ratio of 65.8 in January was two-tenths of a percentage point lower compared to the December rate of 66.0 percent. The national employmentpopulation ratio increased one-tenth of a percentage point in January to 60.2 percent. Establishment survey dataEmployers in Colorado added 8,000 nonfarm payroll jobs from December to January for a total of 2,969,400 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs grew by 5,600, while government rose by 2,400 jobs. Private industry sectors with significant job gains in January were: professional and business services (≈4,800) and manufacturing (≈1,700). Significant over the month private sector job loss occurred in trade, transportation, and utilities (≈1,800). Since January 2023, nonfarm payroll jobs have increased 57,900, with the private sector growing by 33,500 and government adding 24,400 jobs. The largest private sector job gains were in educational and health services (≈15,300), professional and business services (≈10,600), and leisure and hospitality (≈9,600). During that same period trade, transportation, and utilities (≈3,800), information (≈2,000), construction (≈1,000), and manufacturing (≈900) payroll jobs declined. Colorado’s rate of job growth over the past year is 2.0 percent, slightly exceeding the U.S. rate of 1.9 percent. Over the year, the average workweek for all Colorado employees on private nonfarm payrolls declined from 33.5 to 32.4 hours, while average hourly earnings grew from $35.90 to $37.23, two dollars and sixty-eight cents more than the national average hourly earnings of $34.55. Annual averages and benchmark revisions to 2023 dataThe annual unemployment rate for Colorado was 3.2 percent in 2023, revised up from the previously published 3.1 percent. The U.S. unemployment rate in 2023 was 3.6 percent.Colorado nonfarm payroll employment increased at an annual rate of 2.5 percent in 2023, or 72,700 jobs. The U.S. annual payroll jobs growth rate in 2023 was 2.3 percent.In accordance with annual practice, both establishment and household survey data estimates for Colorado undergo a benchmarking process. The benchmark process results in revisions to estimates for prior years. More information on the benchmarking process is available at the Bureau of Labor Statistics website. Informational SectionAll Colorado estimates from the establishment and household surveys, including greater geographic detail, are available at Colorado LMI Gateway. Estimates for all states and the nation are available at the Bureau of Labor Statistics.For data visualizations, visit CDLE’s Labor Market Information on Tableau.The February 2024 Colorado Employment Situation will be released at 8:00 AM on Friday, March 22, 2024. The full schedule of release dates for calendar year 2024 estimates is available at Colorado LMI Gateway. Technical NotesThis release provides information on industry employment and labor force statistics for January 2024, the most current estimates available from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. The reference period for the establishment and household surveys was the pay period or week that includes the 12th of the month.The unemployment rate, labor force, labor force participation, total employment, and the number of unemployed are based on a survey of households. The total employment estimate derived from this survey is intended to measure the number of people employed.Nonfarm payroll jobs estimates are based on a survey of business establishments and government agencies, and are intended to measure the number of jobs, not the number of people employed. Other series based on this survey include private sector average weekly hours, average hourly earnings and average weekly earnings.The business establishment survey covers about seven times the number of households surveyed and is therefore considered a more reliable indicator of economic conditions. Because the estimates are based on two separate surveys, one measuring jobs by worksite and the other measuring persons employed and unemployed by household, estimates based on these surveys may provide seemingly conflicting results. Resources MentionedSupplemental InformationLabor Force Summary January 2024City Report January 2024County Report January 2024County Report 2023 - 2024January 2024 Press Release
DENVER, Colo. — How do you know that the pound of potatoes you buy at the store or the gallon of gas you put in your car is the same every time? It’s thanks to the Weights and Measures standards established on a national and international level.On March 2, 1799, President John Adams signed into law a Congressional Act that called for establishing uniform standards for weights and measures. Before then, each state had its own system for weighing and measuring consumer products. President Adams’ signature that day was an important first step in regulating national standards for weights and measures and regulating their use.The week of March 1 – 7 has been designated as National Weights and Measures Week, a time to celebrate the work of inspectors who ensure the devices used to weigh and measure products for consumers are accurate. Governor Jared Polis has signed a proclamation commemorating Weights and Measures Week in Colorado.There have been significant changes in how products are weighed and measured. Today, scales are often computerized and new technologies are constantly being introduced. Companies are even developing apps to interface with the precision weighing and measuring equipment to provide better flexibility to both businesses and consumers.Yet for all the myriad changes and improvements, one constant has remained. Just as they have for decades, thousands of weights and measures inspectors still go out every day to inspect and test weighing and measuring equipment and pre-packaged products. Their work is as vital as ever, providing businesses and consumers with a protection that promotes economic development through equity in the marketplace.In Colorado, inspectors in two state agencies – the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Labor and Employment – combine forces to test the accuracy of weights and measurement devices every day.Inspectors with the Measurement Standards Program of the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) regularly test the accuracy of scales so consumers will know they are getting exactly what they are paying for in the produce aisles, deli counters or wherever they purchase items based on weight. These inspectors also check the scales at grain elevators and livestock sales across the state and even make sure the scales at DIA are accurately weighing travelers’ luggage. The State Metrology Laboratory (located within CDA) calibrates the measurement devices used by both CDA and CDLE inspectors as well as licensed providers. In 2023, the laboratory tested 11,532 devices for mass, volume and frequency. The lab is also the custodian of Colorado's official standards which are traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).Inspectors with the Division of Oil and Public Safety, a part of the Department of Labor and Employment, check the metering devices in gasoline dispensers to ensure pinpoint accuracy. They take samples of the fuel products at gas stations throughout Colorado and analyze them for quality. Similar inspections are done on retail and bulk propane, diesel meters, and compressed and liquefied natural gas dispensers. Each year the Colorado program inspects more than 55,000 gas pumps and hundreds of fuel oil and propane truck meters.Consumers who have questions or concerns about gas dispensed at a Colorado service station, should contact the Weights and Measures Section of the Division of Oil and Public Safety at (303) 318-8525 or by email at cdle_ops@state.co.us.Consumers with questions about the accuracy of produce scales should contact the Measurement Standards Program with the Department of Agriculture at (303) 477-4220 or submit a complaint online at ag.colorado.gov/ICS.
(Alamosa) – The Colorado Rural Workforce Consortium (CRWC) and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) announce today that the Alamosa Workforce Center will be co-locating with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR).The new workforce center location will be at:305 Murphy Dr, Unit BAlamosa, CO 81101The Alamosa Workforce Center is staffed by skilled experts who are dedicated to assisting job seekers and businesses with their employment and workforce needs by promoting quality jobs, building strategic objectives and strengthening resources that enhance Colorado’s economic vitality.“We are excited about our co-location with DVR, which will result in more aligned and coordinated services, enhanced collaboration, and increased accessibility for our customers,” said Suzie Miller, Director of the Colorado Rural Workforce Consortium. “This partnership will also lead to a more seamless and effective system of support for individuals with disabilities seeking employment.”The Alamosa Workforce Center offers an array of services and resources including: Job search assistance, career counseling, skill development, employment services, career assessment and exploration, Veteran services, supportive services, workshops and training programs. Additionally, the Alamosa Workforce Center supports businesses through recruitment, retention, and upskilling services.DVR supports individuals with disabilities to prepare for, obtain, advance in, and maintain employment by providing a range of services based on individual employment needs and goals. Rehabilitation Counselors work closely with each person to determine an employment goal and identify and arrange for the services that will be needed to achieve this goal. DVR believes that anyone with a disability who wants to work, can work, regardless of the type or severity of their disability."DVR looks forward to teaming up with the Alamosa Workforce Center in serving individuals with disabilities. DVR's dream goal is that DVR working together with partners and stakeholders will close the prosperity gap for people with disabilities,” per Angelique Atkinson, District Supervisor for the Alamosa DVR office. “Co-locating with the Workforce Center will also naturally increase opportunities for employers in the Valley to find a talented and diverse workforce."For further information about our services, programs, or the relocation, please contact the Alamosa Workforce Center staff at 720-204-8723 or CDLE_Alamosa_WFC@state.co.us. You may also visit our website at https://sites.google.com/state.co.us/scworkforce/home.
(DENVER) – Today the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) announced eight new appointments and three reappointments to the Colorado Workforce Development Council (CWDC). A Governor-appointed, public-private partnership, the CWDC advises, oversees and integrates the work of the Colorado talent development network to meet the needs of employers and workers across the state.The CWDC is also excited to welcome Jonathan Liebert as its new chair."I am honored to begin my role as Chair and welcome our newest members,” said Liebert. “Their contributions will undoubtedly broaden the Council's impact, solidifying stronger connections with industry partners, local businesses, and communities statewide."Newly appointed members include:Rob Andrews of Denver to serve as a representative of workforceAndrew Bercich of Lone Tree to serve as a representative of businessAnn Cesare of Colorado Springs to serve as a representative of businessBeth Cobert of Denver to serve as a representative of businessMarla Jones-Newman of Parker to serve as a representative of businessAnthony Lugard of Montrose to serve as a representative of businessScott Mangino of Denver to serve as a representative of businessDavid Thurow of Grand Junction to serve as a representative of businessReappointed members to serve a second term include:Seth Harvey of Colorado Springs to serve as a representative of businessJonathan Liebert of Colorado Springs to serve as a representative of businessKarla Nugent of Lafayette to serve as a representative of business"We welcome the newest members of the CWDC and are excited for what we will accomplish together,” said Lee Wheeler-Berliner, managing director of the CWDC. “The viewpoints and connections that our new and reappointed members bring are invaluable and will enrich our work across the state, and I am eager to collaborate with each of them as we move into 2024.”The CWDC is grateful to the outgoing members (listed below) for their contributions to the state of Colorado and our communities.Ann Marie BragaDenise BurgessKevin CorySteve FechheimerDanielle KirkpatrickFrannie MatthewsHeather TerenzioLawrence WagnerAbout the Colorado Workforce Development Council (CWDC)The vision of the CWDC is that every Colorado employer has access to a skilled workforce and every Coloradan has the opportunity for meaningful employment, resulting in individual and statewide economic prosperity. The CWDC’s mission is to enhance and sustain a skills-based talent development network that meets the needs of employers, workers, job seekers, and learners for today and tomorrow. The CWDC acts on behalf of the governor and the Colorado legislature on policy matters related to all programs and activities funded by WIOA. The Governor-appointed members serve as the state workforce investment board. The CWDC office staff support the Council, the BEL Commission, and the State Rehabilitation Council. The Council champions TalentFOUND, the Colorado talent development network, and is charged with aligning the efforts of economic development, education, workforce development, government, and business stakeholders at the local, regional, and state levels. The CWDC publishes the Colorado Talent Pipeline Report each year, which identifies the areas of growing demand and opportunity, key features of the current labor force, and strategies to balance the supply and demand equation for talent.###
LAKEWOOD, Friday, Jan. 19, 2024 — Colorado drivers kept the Division of Motor Vehicles busy reviewing personalized license plate applications in 2023.The DMV approved over 60,000 personalized plate applications in 2023, almost doubling the amount approved in 2022.While thousands of applications were approved, plenty were rejected for being foul, lewd or rude requests. In total, the DMV reviewed and rejected over 1,000 personalized license plate configuration requests in 2023.Rejected requests for license plate configurations, such as “GYATTT,” “GTJIGGY” and “OMGWTF” were added to the offensive-omit list, which the DMV uses to automatically reject most foul, lewd or rude requests.The list features requested personalized license plates that were reviewed by DMV team members as well as terms that are automatically rejected by the DMV’s processing system, DRIVES. The system rejects some requests if they were already issued, conflicts with regularly issued configurations, any reserved for auction, and those that run afoul of the DMV’s offensive and omit list.The offensive and omit list has been built over the years using the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) recommendations, known offensive words and terms, and compared to what other states do not allow.A DMV committee periodically reviews these terms and alphanumeric combinations. Sequences can be removed from the list by committee vote or if a court ruling orders the DMV to remove and issue the configuration. A customer may appeal a personalized plate decision with the Colorado Department of Revenue’s Hearings Division.Coloradans can personalize many of the state’s 218 license plates at an additional cost of $60 on top of regular fees. Personalized license plate renewal can cost between $25 and $75, and can be completed online or at a county motor vehicle office.
Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Increase by 300 in December;Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.4 PercentHousehold survey dataAccording to the survey of households, Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased one-tenth of a percentage point from November to December to 3.4 percent. The number of unemployed individuals grew by 1,700 over the same time period to 109,600. The national unemployment rate was unchanged in December at 3.7 percent. Colorado’s labor force decreased by 400 in December to 3,249,300. The share of Coloradans participating in the labor force was unchanged at 68.4 percent in December, compared to the month prior. The U.S. labor force participation rate was 62.5 percent in December, shrinking three-tenths of a percentage point from the month prior. The number of individuals employed in Colorado declined by 2,100 in December to 3,139,800, which represents 66.1 percent of the state’s 16+ population. Colorado’s employment-population ratio of 66.1 in December is one-tenth of a percentage point lower compared to the month prior. The national employment-population ratio dropped three-tenths of a percentage point to 60.1 percent in December, compared to the November rate of 60.4 percent.Establishment survey dataEmployers in Colorado added 300 nonfarm payroll jobs from November to December for a total of 2,914,000 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs decreased by 1,700, while government added 2,000 jobs. November estimates were revised down to 2,913,700, and the over the month change from October to November was a loss of 2,500 jobs, rather than the originally estimated decline of 700 (monthly revisions are based on additional responses from businesses and government agencies since the last published estimates). The Private industry sectors with significant job loss in December were: professional and business services (≈1,500) and manufacturing (≈1,300). There were no significant over the month increases. Since December 2022, nonfarm payroll jobs have increased 24,100, with the private sector growing by 1,100 and government adding 23,000 jobs. The largest private sector job gains were in leisure and hospitality (≈11,900), educational and health services (≈9,800), and professional and business services (≈4,900). During that same period trade, transportation, and utilities (≈10,400), financial activities (≈8,500), construction (≈4,400), manufacturing (≈2,400), and information (≈1,800) payroll jobs declined. Colorado’s rate of job growth over the past year is 0.8 percent, lagging the U.S. rate of 1.7 percent. Over the year, the average workweek for all Colorado employees on private nonfarm payrolls rose from 33.1 to 33.5 hours, while average hourly earnings grew from $35.16 to $36.97. Colorado average hourly earnings are two dollars and seventy cents higher than national average hourly earnings of $34.27.###All Colorado estimates from the establishment and household surveys, including greater geographic detail, are available at: www.colmigateway.com. Estimates for all states and the nation are available at: www.bls.gov.For data visualizations, visit public.tableau.com/app/profile/cdle.lmi.The January 2024 Colorado Employment Situation will be released at 8:00 AM on Monday, March 11, 2024. Revised statewide estimates for 2023 and 2022 and some updated local information will also be released. The full schedule of release dates for calendar year 2023 estimates is available at www.colmigateway.com.###Technical NotesThis release provides information on industry employment and labor force statistics for December 2023, the most current estimates available from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. The reference period for the establishment survey was the pay period that includes the 12th of the month. While the household survey’s reference period typically covers the week that includes the 12th of the month, that shifted to the week that includes the 5th of the month for December. For more information on these infrequent reference week shifts, go to www.bls.gov/cps/definitions.htm#refweek.The unemployment rate, labor force, labor force participation, total employment, and the number of unemployed are based on a survey of households. The total employment estimate derived from this survey is intended to measure the number of people employed.Nonfarm payroll jobs estimates are based on a survey of business establishments and government agencies, and are intended to measure the number of jobs, not the number of people employed. Other series based on this survey include private sector average weekly hours, average hourly earnings and average weekly earnings.The business establishment survey covers about seven times the number of households surveyed and is therefore considered a more reliable indicator of economic conditions. Because the estimates are based on two separate surveys, one measuring jobs by worksite and the other measuring persons employed and unemployed by household, estimates based on these surveys may provide seemingly conflicting results.Resources MentionedSupplemental InformationLabor Force Summary December 2023City Report December 2023County Report December 2023December 2023 Press Release
(DENVER) – The Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) program conducted by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s Office of Labor Market Information (LMI), in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), reveals Colorado had 89 work-related fatalities in 2022. Nationally, a total of 5,486 workers died from a work-related injury in the U.S. in 2022, a 5.7 percent increase from the 5,190 workers in 2021.The figures, available on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website, indicate work injuries involving transportation remained the most common cause of work-related deaths in Colorado in 2022. Violence and other injuries by person or animals were the second-most prevalent cause of work-related deaths. Some numbers below are not included in totals, because some data do not meet the BLS publication criteria.2022 Census ProfileMajor findings of the Census include:A total of 89 fatal occupational injuries were recorded in 2022, a 7.3 percent decrease from 96 in 2021. There were 83 work related deaths in 2022 involving wage and salary workers, down from 84 in 2021. Self-employed worker fatalities decreased from 12 in 2021 to six in 2022. Transportation incidents were the leading cause of fatalities and up from the prior year by 32.0 percent. Transportation incidents increased from 25 in 2021 to 33 in 2022 and continue to lead all fatality events for at least the last 10 years. Fatalities due to violence and other injuries by person or animals were down 21.7 percent over 2021. In 2022 there were 18 incidents and 2021 had 23 incidents. Falls, slips and trips are the third leading cause of fatalities in 2022. They accounted for 15 deaths and are down from 17 in 2021. Fatalities due to exposure to harmful substances or environments decreased 46.2 percent over 2021. In 2022 there were seven incidents and in 2021 there were 13. Contact with objects and equipment accounted for 12 work related deaths resulting in a 29.4 percent decrease from 2021 to 2022.Worker DemographicsMen accounted for 81 (91.0 percent) of the fatal work injuries, while women accounted for eight (9.0 percent). Women worker fatalities in 2022 are down from 2021. In 2022, there were eight and in 2021, there were 15. White (non-Hispanic) workers accounted for 48 (53.9 percent) of the fatalities. Black or African-American (non-Hispanic) accounts for four (4.5 percent) of the fatalities. Hispanic or Latino workers accounted for 31 (34.8 percent) of the fatalities. American Indian or Alaska Native (non-Hispanic), Asian (non-Hispanic), and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) data is suppressed or there are no incidents reported and cannot be published. Workers aged 20 to 24 saw 10 work related fatalities. Data for this age group has not been released since 2018 when there were three incidents.Chart: 2022 Number of Fatalities by AgeSource: Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) program. Note: Data for age groups 19 years and younger are blank as there is no data reported or data does not meet publication criteria.Industry ProfileFatal injuries in Construction (19) lead in total deaths by industry, followed by Natural resources and mining (8) and Leisure and hospitality (7).Occupation ProfileTransportation incidents continue to be the leading cause of work related fatalities in the Transportation and material moving occupation. Contact with objects and equipment are the leading cause of work related fatalities in Construction and extraction occupations.Chart: Number of Fatalities by Occupational GroupSource: Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) program. Note: Data that is missing for 2021 or 2022 either does not have data reported or data does not meet publication criteria. Program BackgroundIn an effort to compile data that is as complete as possible, the CFOI program uses diverse sources to identify, verify, and describe fatal work injuries. Source documents, such as death certificates, coroners’ reports, workers’ compensation claims, U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration reports, and other records are cross-referenced to gather key information about each workplace fatality, such as the particular occupation and industry in which the fatality occurred, worker demographics, equipment or machinery involved, and circumstances of the event. The CFOI program compiles the most complete, verifiable count of fatal occupational injuries in the U.S.2023 data will be publicly available in December 2024.For additional information, please visit www.bls.gov/iif/ or colmigateway.com.Resources Mentioned2023 CFOI Press Releasewww.bls.gov/iif/colmigateway.com
Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Decline by 700 in November;Unemployment Rate Remains at 3.3 PercentReminder: There will be no press call to review the November report this month. Please send any questions to: cdle_pr@state.co.us.Household survey dataAccording to the survey of households, Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was flat from October to November at 3.3 percent. The number of unemployed individuals grew by 1,900 over the same time period to 107,900. The national unemployment rate decreased two-tenths of a percentage point to 3.7 percent from October to November. Colorado’s labor force rose by 2,700 in November to 3,249,700. The share of Coloradans participating in the labor force was unchanged at 68.4 percent in November, compared to the month prior. The U.S. labor force participation rate was 62.8 percent in November, growing one-tenth of a percentage point from the month prior. The number of individuals employed in Colorado increased by 800 in November to 3,141,900, which represents 66.2 percent of the state’s 16+ population. Colorado’s employment-population ratio of 66.2 in November was unchanged from the month prior. The national employment-population ratio climbed three-tenths of a percentage point to 60.5 percent in November, compared to the October rate of 60.2 percent.Establishment survey dataEmployers in Colorado shed 700 nonfarm payroll jobs from October to November for a total of 2,915,500 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs decreased by 2,100, while government added 1,400 jobs. October estimates were revised down to 2,916,200, and there was no change over the month from September to October, rather than the originally estimated increase of 1,500 (monthly revisions are based on additional responses from businesses and government agencies since the last published estimates). The Private industry sector with significant job gains in November was: other services (≈900). Significant over the month private sector job loss occurred in manufacturing (≈1,600) and trade, transportation, and utilities (≈1,500). Since November 2022, nonfarm payroll jobs have increased 31,100, with the private sector growing by 11,700 and government adding 19,400 jobs. The largest private sector job gains were in leisure and hospitality (≈16,800), professional and business services (≈9,200), and educational and health services (≈6,300). During that same period trade, transportation, and utilities (≈8,600), financial activities (≈8,300), construction (≈4,400), and information (≈1,900) payroll jobs declined. Colorado’s rate of job growth over the past year is 1.1 percent, lagging the U.S. rate of 1.8 percent. Over the year, the average workweek for all Colorado employees on private nonfarm payrolls rose from 33.1 to 33.5 hours, while average hourly earnings grew from $35.35 to $36.93. Colorado average hourly earnings are two dollars and eighty-three cents higher than national average hourly earnings of $34.10.###All Colorado estimates from the establishment and household surveys, including greater geographic detail, are available at: www.colmigateway.com. Estimates for all states and the nation are available at: www.bls.gov.For data visualizations, visit public.tableau.com/app/profile/cdle.lmi.The December 2023 Colorado Employment Situation will be released at 8:00 AM on Friday, January 19, 2024. The full schedule of release dates for calendar year 2023 estimates is available at www.colmigateway.com.###Technical NotesThis release provides information on industry employment and labor force statistics for November 2023, the most current estimates available from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. The reference period for the establishment survey was the pay period that includes the 12th of the month. While the household survey’s reference period typically covers the week that includes the 12th of the month, that shifted to the week that includes the 5th of the month for November. For more information on these infrequent reference week shifts, go to www.bls.gov/cps/definitions.htm#refweek.The unemployment rate, labor force, labor force participation, total employment, and the number of unemployed are based on a survey of households. The total employment estimate derived from this survey is intended to measure the number of people employed.Nonfarm payroll jobs estimates are based on a survey of business establishments and government agencies, and are intended to measure the number of jobs, not the number of people employed. Other series based on this survey include private sector average weekly hours, average hourly earnings and average weekly earnings.The business establishment survey covers about seven times the number of households surveyed and is therefore considered a more reliable indicator of economic conditions. Because the estimates are based on two separate surveys, one measuring jobs by worksite and the other measuring persons employed and unemployed by household, estimates based on these surveys may provide seemingly conflicting results.Resources MentionedSupplemental InformationLabor Force Summary November 2023City Report November 2023County Report November 2023November 2023 Press Release