Employment decreased to 11,466,900. Unemployment increased to 717,700. Unemployment rate increased less than 0.1 pts to 5.9%, based on unrounded estimates. Participation rate decreased 0.1 pts to 64.5%. Aggregate monthly hours worked increased to 1,622.4 million hours. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED ESTIMATES (MONTHLY CHANGE) Employment decreased 3,700 to 11,459,500. Full-time employment decreased 7,100 to 7,953,000 and part-time employment increased 3,400 to 3,506,500. Unemployment increased 16,600 (2.3%) to 728,600. The number of unemployed persons looking for full-time work increased 20,700 to 547,200 and the number of ... (full story)