Employment increased 4,100 to 11,910,800. Unemployment decreased 1,900 to 726,600. Unemployment rate decreased by less than 0.1 pts to 5.7%. Participation rate decreased by 0.1 pts to 64.9%. Monthly hours worked in all jobs decreased 5.6 million hours to 1,628.9 million hours. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED ESTIMATES (MONTHLY CHANGE) Employment increased 10,800 to 11,917,200. Full-time employment decreased 9,300 to 8,165,600 and part-time employment increased 20,200 to 3,751,600. Unemployment increased 400 to 723,300. The number of unemployed persons looking for full-time work remained steady at 515,000 and the number of ... (full story)