| Source | ABC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Sept. 4, 2026, 11 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Sept. 4, 2026, 11 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://abc7chicago.com/story/hiring-blew-past-expectations-august-jobs-report-shows/19789544/ |
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Hiring grew far more than expected in August, bouncing back from a decline in
employment a month earlier, according to the federal government's monthly jobs
report.
Employers added 162,000 jobs in August, which marked a major improvement from
23,000 jobs lost in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Stati...