Employment rises, but discouraged job seekers swell to 3.7-million

Discouraged job seekers increased by 233,000 to 3.7-million, other available job seekers decreased by 110,000 to 855,000, and unavailable job seekers decreased by 41,000 to 42,000.

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Feb 17, 2026 - 12:16
Employment rises, but discouraged job seekers swell to 3.7-million
Discouraged job seekers increased by 233,000 to 3.7-million, other available job seekers decreased by 110,000 to 855,000, and unavailable job seekers decreased by 41,000 to 42,000.
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