Latest Bureau of Labour Statistics News & Updates

Washington, March 7 (IANS) The United States lost 92,000 jobs in February, according to data released by the Bureau of Labour Statistics, signalling potential weakness in the US economy. Nonfarm payrolls fell by 92,000 from the previous month, marking the third decline in payrolls over the past five months.The jobless rate ticked up to 4.4 per cent as jobs decreased in key sectors.The healthcare industry lost 28,000 jobs, mostly due to a strike at a major health insurance provider, reports Xinhu…