- Seasonally Adjusted U3- 3.9% up from 3.8% in March
- Unadjusted U3- 3.5% down from 3.9% in March
- Unadjusted U6- 6.9% down from 7.4% in March
- Labor Force Participation Rate 62.7% unchanged
- Employment 158.016 million up from 157.213 million
- Next data release June 7th 2024
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