Monthly Updates: Government Employment During the Pandemic

Source: Gov Tech Published: August 12, 2020

Any way you slice it, state and local government has lost workers during the pandemic.

Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows a big drop in government employment in April — there was a rush of closures across the economy toward the end of March, which was reflected in claims for unemployment insurance — followed by a leveling off and gradual recovery.

This page will serve as a data repository where we watch the trends in government employment through the pandemic. We will update it monthly as the BLS releases its regular jobs reports.

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