The 330,000 jobs added to private payroll last month represented a significant decline from the 680,000 jobs added in June.

The Labor Department reported a surge in hiring and a decreased unemployment rate in February 2021.

Suzi LeVine, a major donor to Biden's campaign, will likely be the interim assistant secretary of the Employment and Training Administration.

President-elect Joe Biden has nominated Boston Mayor Marty Walsh to serve as labor secretary.

Last week’s new applications for unemployment benefits were down from 757,000 the previous week, the Labor Department said Thursday.

Sanders and Biden have been collaborating on six 'unity task forces' since Sanders ended his bid for the presidency.

The Bureau of Labor and Statistics figure released Thursday represented a decrease of new jobless claims compared to the week ending Oct. 10.

The Trump administration announced plans to sharply limit visas for skilled workers.

'These improvements in the labor market reflect the continued resumption of economic activity that had been curtailed.'

The Labor Department numbers, released on Friday, showed an 8.4 unemployment rate, down from 10.2 percent in July.