State and Local Government Make Slow Jobs Gains in August

Source: Gov Tech Published: September 9, 2020

According to new federal data, state and local government in August continued a slow regaining of jobs lost at the height of the recession — but still remain far below their usual levels.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found about 63,000 more people working in local government in August than in July, an increase of about 1 percent. That growth rate was on pace with the economy at large.

State government, education and U.S. Postal Service employment all saw small month-over-month changes of less than 1 percent.