Nearly 25% of Americans are now ‘functionally unemployed’ — here’s what that ‘harsh reality’ really means

The unemployment rate in the U.S. remained near a 50-year-low in April 2025 at 4.2% — plus, American employers added 177,000 jobs in April despite the uncertainty of Trump’s tariffs and trade wars. Read More

Nearly 25% of Americans are 'functionally unemployed,' study finds - Yahoo

Functional unemployment – workers without full-time jobs or livable wages – has topped 24% for three months, per LISEP’s new report. The data found that rates were highest among Hispanic (28 ... Read More

Solid US job growth masks loss of labor market momentum

U.S. job growth was unexpectedly solid in June, but nearly half of the increase in nonfarm payrolls came from the government sector, with private industry gains the smallest in eight months as ... Read More

Here's what's happening with unemployed Americans — in five charts - NBC Los Angeles

While the unemployment rate in the U.S. is still fairly low, data shows it's not uncommon to see individuals job hunting for extended periods of time. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7 ... Read More

Are you "functionally unemployed"? Here's what the unemployment rate doesn't show. - CBS News

Affordability gap: Most Americans not making enough to cover basic costs of living 03:21. While the unemployment rate remains near a 50-year low, another measure of worker well-being indicates ... Read More

Nearly 25% of Americans are now ‘functionally unemployed’ — here’s what that ‘harsh reality’ really means - Yahoo Finance

A low unemployment rate typically signals that an economy is generally healthy. The unemployment rate in the U.S. remained near a 50-year-low in April 2025 at 4.2% — plus, American employers ... Read More

Nearly 25% of Americans are 'functionally unemployed,' study finds

Functional unemployment – workers without full-time jobs or livable wages – has topped 24% for three months, per LISEP’s new report. The data found that rates were highest among Hispanic (28 ... Read More

Nearly 25% of Americans are 'functionally unemployed,' study finds - FOX6 News Milwaukee

Functional unemployment – workers without full-time jobs or livable wages – has topped 24% for three months, per LISEP’s new report. The data found that rates were highest among Hispanic (28 ... Read More

Here's what's happening with unemployed Americans — in five charts - NBC New York

The share of unemployed workers facing long-term unemployment — those who have been jobless for at least 27 weeks — was a seasonally adjusted 20.4% in May, according to the bureau's latest data. Read More

Here's what's happening with unemployed Americans — in five charts - NBC Connecticut

While the unemployment rate in the U.S. is still fairly low, data shows it's not uncommon to see individuals job hunting for extended periods of time. Stream Connecticut News for free, 24/7 ... Read More

Nearly 25% of Americans are now ‘functionally unemployed’ — here’s what that ‘harsh reality’ really means - AOL

A low unemployment rate typically signals that an economy is generally healthy. The unemployment rate in the U.S. remained near a 50-year-low in April 2025 at 4.2% — plus, American employers ... Read More