Latest "national unemployment rate" stories

Veterans unemployment rate worsened slightly to start the new year

The jobless rate for all veterans rose from 5.3 percent in December to 5.5 percent in January.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

Veterans unemployment drops in May, but worries about long-term job market linger

The jobless rate dropped by nearly a quarter from April to May, settling at 9 percent last month.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Veterans end 2019 with another positive job report

Joblessness fell from November to December, wrapping up a year of generally good employment news for veterans.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Young vets unemployment up again in September

The jobless rate for post-9/11 veterans rose to 4.5 percent last month.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Veterans unemployment up for the fourth month in a row

The jobless rate for younger veterans rose to 4.0 percent in August.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Veterans unemployment rose slightly in July, still sits below national estimates

About 316,000 former military members were jobless and searching for employers last month.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

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