August Jobs Report
The August jobs report once again showed the economy under President Trump remains strong.
The unemployment rate held at a near generational low – 3.7%.
The U.S. added 130,000 jobs in August.
3,000 new manufacturing jobs were added.
13,000 new construction jobs were added.
60,000 new jobs for women.
All Americans continue to benefit from the Trump economy.
Unemployment among African Americans is at its lowest level in history – 5.5%.
The Latino American unemployment rate is tied for the previous record low set under President Trump – 4.2%.
Over 6.3 million jobs have been added since President Trump was elected.
Over 1 million jobs have been added in 2019.
Over 500,000 manufacturing jobs have been added since the President was elected.
In August, wage growth remained strong at 3.2% - the 13th month in a row of 3% or better.
President Trump’s economy continues to pull disenfranchised Americans off of the sidelines and into the labor market – a staggering 571,000 people reentered the labor market in August.
2020 Democrats are not talking about the economy because they cannot deny the success.
President Trump is delivering on his promise to revitalize the American economy