Dept. of Workforce Development: BLS Data: Wisconsin May employment numbers released; unemployment ticks down to 3.4%
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MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced the following information for Wisconsin’s labor market, reflecting May 2026 preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
Employment – There were 3,024,100 people employed in Wisconsin, up 4,000 over the month and up 5,800 over the year.
Labor Force – The state’s labor force participation rate rema...
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