News: February 1, 2019
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304,000 New Jobs
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Payroll employment increased by 304,000 in January, with significant industry gains in leisure and hospitality, education and health services, construction, transportation and warehousing, and mining and logging. Average hourly earnings increased 3.2 percent, making January the sixth straight month in which average hourly earnings increased at a rate of 3 percent or more.
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#HireVets
The Department is now accepting applications for the 2019 HIRE Vets Medallion Award, which recognizes employers of all sizes for their leadership in recruiting, employing, and retaining America's veterans.
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#BuyAmerican
President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to increase purchases from American companies for federal infrastructure projects.
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