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August jobless rates down over the year in 234 of 387 metro areas; payroll jobs up in 9

Jobless rates were lower in August than a year earlier in 234 of the 387 metropolitan areas, higher in 126, and unchanged in 27. Nonfarm payroll employment increased over the year in 9 areas, decreased in 5, and was essentially unchanged in 373.

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09/29/2026 August job openings and hires change little; total separations unchanged

09/25/2026 Retirement benefits available to 72% of private industry workers in March 2026

09/24/2026 57% of workers have flexible schedules; 34% of workers sometimes work at home

09/24/2026 Median tenure with current employer increases to 4.1 years in January 2026

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