Unemployment rate Coverage

Fact check: Biden ad claims Hispanic unemployment has been 'cut in half'

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, President Joe Biden's reelection campaign launched a series of ads targeting Latinos and Hispanics.

Marta Campabadal Graus, PolitiFact reporter

Fact check: Biden says higher percentage of Americans working than ever

President Joe Biden recently visited Milwaukee to tout "Bidenomics" -- the economic policies he's instituted during his two and a half years in office, which he says have produced significant employment gains.

Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact reporter

Fact check: Biden claims employment rate is at new record

President Joe Biden has boasted that the unemployment rate during much of his tenure has been below 4%, which is considered a strong achievement by historical standards.

Fact check: Did Biden set a modern record for low unemployment rates?

In what the White House billed as a major address on economic policy, President Joe Biden touted his record on jobs. He boasted that the unemployment rate during much of his tenure has been below 4%, which is considered a strong achievement by historical standards.

Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact reporter

These NC counties have the highest unemployment rates

As of April 2023, national unemployment is at 3.4%, with little change from March. Stacker compiled a list of counties with the highest unemployment rates in North Carolina using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Fact check: Are American men dropping out of workforce at record rates?

In his presidential campaign kickoff speech, Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., offered a generally optimistic pitch for his candidacy and for America's future. But he also spotlighted an ominous statistic about men's engagement in the workforce.

Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact reporter

State services strained as NC struggles to hire government workers

Vacant positions across state government -- at 10-year highs in many departments -- have left a growing population with spotty services. State agencies are trying new ways to recruit and retain workers in a tricky job market, and they're hoping legislators approve a budget that will boost pay for state workers.

Paul Specht, WRAL state government reporter

Latest NC unemployment data is an 'indication of a slowdown' in job market

The latest data on employment is an indication that across North Carolina, there's a slowdown occurring in the labor market.

Fact Check: Biden says unemployment fell by 16 million over two years

President Biden says millions of Americans have returned to work since he took office, Politifact NC researcher/reporter Paul Specht explains the problems with the numbers in one of Biden's tweets.

NC jobless rate remains under 4% - but new data 'confirms' economy is slowing

North Carolina's unemployment rate remained at 3.9% in December 2022. But an economist tells WRAL TechWire this confirms the state economy is slowing.

A sign of 'distress' for NC economy: unemployment rate up, again

North Carolina’s unemployment rate rose again in October, the third consecutive monthly increase. That’s a sign of possible distress, an economist says.

Unemployment rate fell in 99 of NC’s 100 counties – but what will happen next?

The latest employment data indicates that the state’s job market is bullish for the future with the unemployment rate down in 99 North Carolina counties.

Unemployment rate rises - for second straight month - now 3.6% in NC

North Carolina's unemployment rate rose for the second straight month in September and is now 3.6%. Here's the latest on the state's economy.

NC's unemployment rate increased in August

North Carolina's unemployment rate increased in August by one-tenth of a percentage point, even though more residents are working now than the month before.

NC labor market resilient as economic concerns persist - unemployment remains at 3.4%

North Carolinas unemployment rate remained at 3.4% according to the latest data, and the state economy remains strong and resilient.

The economy added 372,000 jobs in June, outpacing expectations

The US economy added 372,000 jobs in June, an unexpected boost in hiring and a signal that the labor market remains robust despite recession fears, according to the monthly jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, released Friday.

By Alicia Wallace, CNN Business

NC's slowing economy: Unemployment rate rises in 89 counties in May

The latest figures from the North Carolina Department of Commerce show that the unemployment rate increased in May in nearly 9 of every 10 counties.

Economist: NC's unemployment rate positive in May, but rocky times ahead

North Carolina's unemployment rate remained flat in May 2022, even as more workers took jobs and fewer people were unemployed. What's happening?

Fact check: When Biden took office, how many Americans were on unemployment benefits?

During a recent press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre played down the impact of President Joe Biden's policies on inflation, saying: "We have to remember what the president walked into ... 20 million people were on unemployment insurance benefits." PolitiFact checks her claim.

Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact reporter

248,000 more working: Jobless rate in all NC counties is lower than last year

The unemployment rate in all NC counties remains lower than last year, according to the latest data. But it's up from a recent low in one Triangle county.

NC unemployment rate now 3.4% - but job seekers, keep this in mind

New data from the NC Department of Commerce shows that unemployment rate is now 3.4% in NC. And labor force participation has increased.

Triangle unemployment rate below 3% - but biggest employment gains coming in rural NC

New data from the Department of Commerce shows the unemployment rate fell in all 15 metro areas since last year. But biggest gains were in rural counties.

Triangle area counties still see lowest unemployment rates in North Carolina

The NC Department of Commerce has released the latest available data on unemployment across the state. In every county, unemployment is lower than last year.

NC unemployment rate drops to 3.7%; number of people working climbs by 18,000

According to the latest data, North Carolina's unemployment rate dropped to 3.7% in February 2022. But there could be a pause in hiring due to uncertainty.

NC's unemployment rate drops below 4% - but storms are on horizon

The latest data from the North Carolina Department of Commerce shows that across all sectors of the state's economy, there are more jobs now than a year ago. But there are storms coming, points out N.C. State economist Dr. Mike Walden.