1.5 Million New Jobs Since January

United States Department of Labor sent this bulletin at 11/03/2017 11:29 AM EDT

News: November 3, 2017

The latest BLS report shows U.S. economic growth remains strong. The unemployment rate edged down to 4.1 percent in October with 261,000 new payroll jobs.

Insurance Scam Sentence

Working with the FBI and the Department of Health and Human Services, the Employee Benefits Security Administration uncovered an insurance scam involving healthcare fraud, false statements, and identity theft. After pleading guilty, the individual was sentenced to 161 months in prison and ordered to restore $1.6 million.

Youth Employment Grants

U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta joined the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) for its announcement of $500,000 in grants to introduce 1,000 young Americans to hospitality jobs across the country.

There are more than 6.1 million job openings in the U.S., including 762,000 openings in the hospitality industry. The grants announced will help young people access jobs that lead to lasting, family-sustaining careers.

#SaluteVets

We're hosting our annual Salute to Veterans ceremony on Nov. 9. Register to attend or follow online with #SaluteVets.

In Case You Missed It

Overtime The U.S. Department of Labor announced plans to undertake new rulemaking with regard to overtime this week.	Wildfire Grants Dislocated worker grants will help assess workforce needs in California after devastating wildfires.	Positive Changes A wage investigation led to improvements in the U.S. Senate cafeteria, and more than $1 million in back wages and benefits.

Rising Productivity Labor productivity rose 3.0 percent in the third quarter of 2017, as output increased 3.8 percent.	Employment Rising BLS data show unemployment rates were lower in September than a year earlier in 345 metropolitan areas.	#NAW17 Want to participate in National Apprenticeship Week? Register an event or find other ways to get involved.