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March Employment Report Weak

March Employment Report Weak

Washington, DC, April 6, 2015—Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 126,000 in March, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.5%.

Construction Declined in March

Construction Declined in March

Arlington, VA, April 6, 2015—Construction declined by 1,000 in March but is still up by 282,000 compared to the prior year, as the sector's unemployment rate fell to 9.5%, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.