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December 11, 2008
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DOL's Employment and Training Administration providing assistance to America's workforce
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WASHINGTON, December 5 — The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) contributes to the more efficient functioning of the U.S. labor market by providing high quality job training, employment, labor market information, and income maintenance services primarily through state and local workforce development systems. ETA seeks to promote pathways to economic liberty for individuals and families working to achieve the American dream.

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Latest Numbers
 
-1.0%

 

Oct 2008
 
 
6.7%

 

Nov 2008
 
 
-533,000(p)

 

Nov 2008
 
 
+$0.07(p)

 

Nov 2008
 
 
-2.8%(p)

 

Oct 2008
 
 
+0.7%

 

3rd Qtr 2008
 
 
+1.3%

 

3rd Qtr 2008
 
 
-6.7%

 

Nov 2008
 
 
573,000

 

December 6, 2008
 
 
540,500

 

December 6, 2008
 
 
$6.55
 
Current
 
(p) preliminary; (c) corrected

 Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao