U.S. economy adds 559,000 jobs in May
That is a deceptive figure.
- 6200 jobs was for transporting vaccine.
- 12800 jobs was for Covid Administration.
- 273,850 jobs was for temporary hires to give OUT (inject) the vaccine.
- 850 jobs were media PR hires for Joe Biden.
- 300 jobs were administrative hire for media relations.
That actually only leaves about 265,000 new hires for actual jobs recovered.
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Employment Situation Summary
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In May, employment in leisure and hospitality increased by 292,000, as pandemic-related
restrictions continued to ease in some parts of the country. Nearly two-thirds of the
increase was in food services and drinking places (+186,000). Employment also rose in
amusements, gambling, and recreation (+58,000) and in accommodation (+35,000). Employment
in leisure and hospitality is down by 2.5 million, or 15.0 percent, from its level in
February 2020.
In May, employment increased in public and private education, reflecting the continued
resumption of in-person learning and other school-related activities in some parts of
the country. Employment rose by 53,000 in local government education, by 50,000 in state
government education, and by 41,000 in private education. However, employment is down
from February 2020 levels in local government education (-556,000), state government
education (-244,000), and private education (-293,000).
Health care and social assistance added 46,000 jobs in May. Employment in health care
continued to trend up (+23,000), reflecting a gain in ambulatory health care services
(+22,000). Social assistance added 23,000 jobs over the month, largely in child day care
services (+18,000). Compared with February 2020, employment is down by 508,000 in health
care and by 257,000 in social assistance.
Employment in information rose by 29,000 over the month but is down by 193,000 since
February 2020. In May, job gains occurred in motion picture and sound recording
industries (+14,000).
Manufacturing employment rose by 23,000 in May. A job gain in motor vehicles and parts
(+25,000) followed a loss in April (-38,000). Employment in manufacturing is down by
509,000 from its level in February 2020.
Transportation and warehousing added 23,000 jobs in May. Employment increased in
support activities for transportation (+10,000) and in air transportation (+9,000).
Since February 2020, employment in transportation and warehousing is down by 100,000.
Employment in wholesale trade increased by 20,000 in May, mostly in the durable goods
component (+14,000). Employment in wholesale trade is down by 211,000 since February
2020.
Construction employment edged down in May (-20,000), reflecting a job loss in
nonresidential specialty trade contractors (-17,000). Employment in construction is
225,000 lower than in February 2020.
Employment in professional and business services changed little in May (+35,000). Within
the industry, employment continued to trend up in accounting and bookkeeping services
(+14,000). Employment in temporary help services changed little over the month (+4,000),
following a large decline in April (-116,000). Overall, employment in professional and
business services is down by 708,000 since February 2020.
Employment in retail trade changed little in May (-6,000). Clothing and clothing
accessories stores added 11,000 jobs. Employment in food and beverage stores decreased
by 26,000, following a decline of 47,000 in April. Employment in retail trade is 411,000
below its February 2020 level.
In May, employment changed little in other major industries, including mining, financial
activities, and other services.
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