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Labor Department Highlights U.S. Soldiers Achievements, Veterans Employability
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WASHINGTON, D.C.,
Nov. 2
U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao
hosted the Labor Departments annual
Salute to Veterans
, recognizing veterans for their contributions in the War on Terror as well as the value they bring to Americas workforce.
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First Drug-Free Work Week a Success
DOL Gives Filers Affected by Hurricane Katrina Until December 31, 2006 for Annual Reports on Benefit Plans
DOL Releases Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2006-2011
DOL Issues President's Management Agenda 2006 Report to Employees
Final USERRA Regulations
Information for Military Reservists Called to Active Duty (USERRA)
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Latest Numbers
Consumer Price Index
:
-0.5%
Sep 2006
Unemployment Rate
:
4.4%
Oct 2006
Payroll Employment
:
+92,000(p)
Oct 2006
Average Hourly Earnings
:
+$0.04(p)
Oct 2006
Producer Price Index
:
+0.06(p)%
Sep 2006
Employment Cost Index
:
+1.0%
3rd Qtr 2006
Productivity
:
unchanged
3rd Qtr 2006
U.S. Import Price Index
:
-2.0%
Oct 2006
Unemployment Initial (UI) Claims
:
308,000
Nov 4 2006
UI Claims 4-Week Average
:
311,250
Nov 4 2006
Federal Minimum Wage
:
$5.15
(p)
preliminary;
(c)
corrected
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