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360,000 fewer government employees...lowest since 1966
13 Feb 2026 12:48 pm
Based on February 2026 Bureau of Labor Statistics (.gov) data revisions, the U.S. labor market added 181,000 net payroll jobs in 2025, averaging only 15,000 per month. This reflects a significant slowdown from 2024, driven by weakness in federal government and financial sectors, while health care and social assistance provided the main job gains.nefarious101 » 11 Feb 2026, 3:35 pm » wrote: ↑ I rate that "2 DAMNS! and a couple of Beejesus'!"
do it again cut! cut! cut!
Key 2025 Payroll Employment Details:
Total Annual Gains: Revised downward from initial estimates to 181,000 for the entire year.
Monthly Average: Approximately 15,000 jobs per month, making it the weakest year for employment growth since 2020.