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Occupational Injuries and Illnesses by Selected Characteristics

November 24, 2009
Although nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses that required days away from work to recuperate declined again in 2008, median days away from work--a key measure of severity of the injuries and illnesses--rose to 8 days, up from 7 days in each of the last 3 years. The rate for musculoskeletal disorders declined to 33 cases per 10,000 workers.
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Regional and State Employment and Unemployment (Monthly)

November 20, 2009
In October, 29 states and the District of Columbia recorded over-the-month unemployment rate increases, 13 states registered decreases, and 8 states had no change. Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 28 states and the District of Columbia, decreased in 21 states, and remained unchanged in 1 state.
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State employment changes, October 2009

November 25, 2009
In October, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 28 states and the District of Columbia. The largest over-the-month increase in employment occurred in Texas (41,700), followed by Michigan (38,600), California (25,700), North Carolina (12,100), and Pennsylvania (10,600). Full Text »

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Spotlight on Statistics

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What activities do you have planned for this Thanksgiving? Perhaps cooking and enjoying a meal with family or friends, playing sports or watching sports on television, doing volunteer work, or shopping?
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Fact Sheet:

Fatal Occupational Injuries to Members of the Resident Military

Fatal Occupational Injuries to Members of the Resident Military

Members of the resident military face a set of hazards different from that of the typical worker.
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Health Care

Spotlight on Statistics, Health Care

Health care touches the lives of nearly everyone in the United States at some point.
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Women in the Labor Force: A Databook

Women in the Labor Force: A Databook (2009 Edition) The past several decades have been marked by notable changes in women's labor force activities. Women's labor force participation is significantly higher today than it was in the 1970s.
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Regional Reports

Colleges and Universities in the New York Metropolitan Area: Rapid Growth in Employment and Wages

Regional Reports The New York metropolitan area is home to more than 240 private colleges and universities employing about 97,000 workers.

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