Employment Rose by 431K in March, Unemployment Down to 3.6%
Washington, DC, April 1, 2022—Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 431,000 in March, and the unemployment rate declined to 3.6%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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INSTALL Expands Apprenticeship Program
Washington, DC, April 1, 2022—INSTALL, a North American leader in floorcovering installation training and certification, has expanded its apprenticeship program to meet the industry’s increasing needs for more highly skilled installers.
FCEF & Building Talent Foundation Partner to Fight Installer Crisis
Dalton, GA, April 1, 2022—The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) and Building Talent Foundation (BTF) recently partnered to expand awareness of floorcovering trade careers and promote scholarships and training opportunities available.
Boa-Franc Renames Corporation Brand as Mirage
Saint-Georges, Quebec, March 31, 2022-Boa-Franc, a manufacturer of Mirage hardwood flooring, has a new corporate image and a new name: Mirage.
Personal Income Rose 0.5% in February, Spending Up 0.2%
Washington, DC, March 31, 2022-Personal income increased $101.5 billion (0.5%) in February, according to estimates released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Jobless Claims Rose by 14,000 in Week Ending March 26
Washington, DC, March 31, 2022—In the week ending March 26, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 202,000, an increase of 14,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Q4 GDP Revised Down Slightly to 6.9% in Third Estimate
Washington, DC, March 30, 2022—Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 6.9% in Q4 2021, according to the third estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
LSI Takes Over Daltonian's Padding Division
New York, NY, March 30, 2022-LSI Flooring has taken over Daltonian Flooring’s padding division.
Private Sector Employment Added 455,000 Jobs in March
Roseland, NJ, March 30, 2022—Private sector employment increased by 455,000 jobs from February to March according to the March ADP National Employment Report.
Shaw Named as Finalist for 2022 Halo Awards
Dalton, GA, March 30, 2022—Shaw has been named an award finalist in the Consumer-Activated Corporate Donation category of the 2022 Halo Awards for its St. Jude Cushion collection benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.