Black Workers Face Bleaker Prospects After Latest November Jobs Report Data Released

The U.S. labor market displayed additional signs of distress in November, with recent federal statistics highlighting increasing unemployment, significant losses in government employment, and deteriorating conditions for Black workers, particularly affecting Black men, according to a thorough analysis by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Women’s Law Center. Nationwide, employers created 64,000 jobs in November, a modest increase following interruptions from the federal government shutdown. The unemployment rate climbed to 4.6 percent, up from 4.4 percent in September, marking its highest level in four years. Federal employment continued its downward trend, dropping by 271,000 positions since January when Donald Trump resumed office. Notably, Black men aged 20 and older saw their unemployment rate rise from 6.6 percent to 7.5 percent, while Black women experienced 7.1 percent. The report indicates that long-term unemployment among Black workers has intensified, with significant implications for household stability amidst overall slow wage growth.